Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"The Greek Revival buildings on Merchants' Row were actually quite simple except for these few architectural details."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The building was interesting for a variety of reasons. It was a meeting place, a business center, and a home to many."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… of the Braden Theatre placed when the building was erected in 1950 paying tribute to the beloved local harness horse for which this theatre was…"

Historic Hallowell - Our Journey Home

"… more than a place to live -- their dream was to build a commercial and cultural center that would be second to none in the state."

Historic Hallowell - Natural Resource to Finished Product

"Workers produced building stones, paving stones and statuary and monuments. The paving stones, 6x8 inches, sold for 20 cents apiece and were shipped…"

Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"… Street to a four-lane highway, by razing all the buildings between the Kennebec River and Water Street, including the commercial areas known as…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"The date is on the front of the 3 1/2 story building. The Bath Savings Institution building was first built in an Italianate style."

Lincoln, Maine - Logging truck, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"The buildings in the background are at the location of the former Lake Mall area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1890

"… was a department store, visible as the first full building on the left. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Center school, ca. 1950

"… in 1956, the Lincoln Center school was converted to the VFW building. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 2 of 2

"… decided to table the decision to tear down the building; and, after a petition was submitted, the council decided to lease the building to the LHS…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"… Library When John Calvin Stevens built the new buildings he made them commercial buildings as the owners requested."

Historic Hallowell - Train Wreck Of 1937

"… the large window at the west end of the granite building. Train Wreck, Hallowell, 1937Hubbard Free Library Train Wreck, Hallowell…"

Historic Hallowell - Dr. John Hubbard

"Hubbard's Office is a Historic Hallowell gem. The building, an authentic nineteenth century doctor’s office, was closed on his death in 1869 and…"

Historic Hallowell - Disasters - Natural and Man-made

"… materials to the middle school and exhibit building began. Students scanned and uploaded images, prepared poems, timelines, cartoons, maps…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 1 of 2

"… he said “the damage done to the cars included Ice build up and broken windshields”. I also asked him how much people would pay for damages and his…"

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"… nails, bolts, and screw drivers so they could build the buildings that make our town what it is today. E.A. Weatherbee Store, Lincoln, ca."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Broad and Summer Streets containing dilapidated buildings left over from ship-building days, was purchased but improvement was delayed while the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, 1924

"The $7,000 fund to begin building the library came through donation from Mary B. Ingersoll. The front room of the library (pictured) shows off the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Primary school on School Street, Lincoln, ca. 1905

"… the early 1900s and replaced the earlier school building next to the Congregational Church. The school would be located where the senior living…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"The Wingate’s coal storage building was located between Lucky Garden parking lot and the river. Also you can still find pieces of coal near the river."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"The building was ready to occupy in May, 1795, and the school opened with expectations of success. Mr. Woodman was the first teacher at the academy."

Historic Hallowell - Maine Industrial School for Girls

"Flagg, and a building site in Hallowell valued at $2,000 from Mrs. Dummer. In 1872 the corporation accepted the proposals."

Historic Hallowell - The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell

"… muster awards still sit in the fire department building. The private owned category was for people who owned cars or some motorized, old…"