Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor During the 1940s

"… era paint a picture of a community teeming with activity and buildings housing a variety of businesses and services on all levels."

Acton-Shapleigh Historical Society

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Alfred Historical Committee

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Ellsworth Public Library

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Great Harbor Maritime Museum

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Monmouth Museum

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Abbot Historical Society

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Theater

"… on by the students and plays to benefit student activity funds (PIK- People Interested in Kids). Sheldon Carlson and Josephine Swann dancing…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Dance

"… Society Dancing was also a popular leisure activity. Especially after WWII, it is said, there would be dances just about once a week."

Strong Historical Society

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City of Portland Planning & Urban Development

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Maine's Paper & Heritage Museum

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"… 1864 presidential election and the end of the war activities in Bangor in which a large crowd of Union supporters marched through downtown…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… recalled his family, his business and pleasurable activities, and other events. On page 606 of the 650-page journal, he drew illustrations of his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin, Bangor, 1864

"… of his "Journal" in which he recounted his life's activities and experiences. John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant, was interested in fashion…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"… he wrote in 1864 reflecting on his life and activities in the Bangor area. Martin wrote that Raynes wore a "red squirrel colored fur cap, Pilot…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"… Martin began in 1864, recalling his life and activities he observed or in which he was involved."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… the illustration in a journal about his life and activities that he began in 1864. He wrote, "The Old Town House in Hampden has to this day a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"… and illustrated in 1864 to document his life and activities for his children. Martin included the drawing of the Fiske Block on page 517 as part…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"… in 1864 as he reflected on his life and activities up to that point. He wrote that the front of the building, which contained three stores, was…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"… illustrating a journal reflecting on his life and activities, drew this illustration of the south and eastern end Prince's brick store and factory."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"… describes the tents, lights, pulpit, and other activities in great detail. He wrote, "This ever remembered occasion was about the last days of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lunt House, Cumberland at Center streets, Bangor, ca. 1852

"… in 1864 that recounted his experiences and activities. He included this illustration on page 402."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… and illustrated a journal about his life and activities in and around Bangor. On page 508 of the journal, he drew this illustration of the…"