Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Old North Church

"Old North Church Old North Church, Thomaston, ca 1871Thomaston Historical Society Through General Knox’s involvement, a Town Meeting House was…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"The family home was behind the family's business space. Next to the family home was the business of James B."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"… entertainment to the community and bringing business to Bath and surrounding areas were two of the most important."

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

"Bath Saving's Institution contributes to Bath's history in many ways. It's the oldest bank in Bath still running, having been in business since 1852."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"… brother, William Moses, they both became wealthy business men who financed: the Bank Block, The Lincoln Block, and the Columbian Block, in addition…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The station was open for freight business from 1959 until 1971 when the building was changed into a dental clinic for the poor, the Jessie Albert…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"Student Exhibits Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block The Intersection of Centre and Washington Church Block Columbian Block The Customs House…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"Old Town Hall and Grant Building Text by Jocelyn Bernier, Savannah Rice, Shawn Russell, and Cody Seekins 7th grade students at Bath Middle School…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"Project Partners Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room: Patten Free Library and Bath Historical Society A reference room containing the resources for…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Welcome

"Welcome X X What do you get when you combine local history, curiosity, and technology with 60 seventh graders and their teachers from Bath…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Resources

"… Project Resources From the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room at the Patten Free Library Books & Manuscripts Baker, William Avery, 1973, “A…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House Text by Claire Keating and Billy Price 7th Grade students at Bath Middle School With images from the Patten…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"The Sagadahoc County Courthouse Text by Jared Gilliam, Emily Parker, and Kaitlyn Smith 7th grade students at Bath Middle School With images from…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Welcome

"Welcome What do you get when you combine Bath history, curiosity, and technology with 60 seventh graders and their teachers from Bath Middle School…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"Detail oriented and interested in architecture, business, gardening, dancing, and many other topics, Martin wrote and illustrated a journal and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"He was interested in much that surrounded him: architecture, politics, gardening and farming, business, boats, horses, trolleys, churches, and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… but also was interested in gardening, fashion, architecture, and, especially, dance. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… his interests in nearly everything around him: architecture, gardening, business, transportation, fashion, and dance, among other topics."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"… landscaping and gardening, business practices, architecture, and numerous other topics, wrote and illustrated five volumes in which he reflected on…"

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

"… trellis." Martin, an accountant, gardener, and architecture and dancing enthusiast, also spent his time in 1864 and 1865 writing and illustrating…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin cone cedar tree, Bangor, 1866

"… and shopkeeper who was interested in landscaping, architecture, fashion, business practices and most other subjects of his day, drew this…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"… from 1864 to about 1898 comment on his life, architecture, landscaping and gardening, education, business, inventions, family life, neighborhoods…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"… John Martin (1823-1904), an account and architecture enthusiast, called this house "the most & best house I ever see for $1000." The house…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"Martin's fascination with new inventions, with architecture, with dance, with education, with gardening, and with the ins and outs of operating…"