Maine Memory Network

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

"… to this time in the way of selling goods running boats shipping & other incidents connected with it." The drawing is on page 418 of a journal…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… custom house wharves tops of store houses vessels boats rafts vessels masts were litterally jamed." The canoes were labeled on each side with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"… organdie, a ball dress, with short frill sleeves, boat neck, and a wide green waist sash, features a flat front skirt that spreads expansively to…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"“The current swept our boat close to the work trestle,” said Chandler. Cranes with pier construction on new bridge, Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical…"

Historic Hallowell - Whaling

"… "On that day the bark Anna of Bremen sent a boat to investigate a capsized schooner off Bermuda in a region swept by heavy gales two days earlier…"

Penobscot Marine Museum

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Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Copy of Surry and Ellsworth map, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Border Dispute Originally, Surry extended to the Union…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Weathervane Dispute New Surry Grammar School, 1952Surry Historical Society Text by Lynn Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"Broadway by the Bay Playhouse, Surry, 1946Surry Historical Society Surry Playhouse 1929-1938/1946-1953 Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property Text by Steve Collier and Sandy Collier Images contributed by Susan Paquette through the Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry Village School Text by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"About The Project Our team is comprised of Surry Elementary School, the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"History of Surry Surry Historical Society Text written by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"Surry Opera Company Opera Company's Tenth Anniversary festival schedule, Surry, 1994Surry Historical Society Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Landeen Family History

"She was born in 1889. She came by boat and she celebrated her birthday at sea. When she came to New Sweden it was her and her uncle."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Granite and Ice Industries

"… from Mount Desert Island was loaded directly onto boats in the deep water of Somes Sound and shipped to cities along the Atlantic Coast.Mount…"

Historic Hallowell - Schooners, Steamers, Ships and Tankers

"Both boats were bought by the government, hauled into the Casco Bay, and sank in the harbor as protection of enemy subs."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"… a facility in Charlestown, MA were transported by boat up the George's River to Thomaston, where they joined about 21 others sent by Maine judges…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"People depended upon boats for the early transport of goods, livestock and people. In the “History of Thomaston, Rockland and South Thomaston”, Cyrus…"

Moosehead Historical Society

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