Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"Men's Wear View the Men's Wear Slide Show This slide show features examples from the small men’s wear collection at Maine Historical Society…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men

"Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men The Drews and the Pierces Among the first settlers to arrive in what is now Hallowell were shipbuilders from…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"A real estate business was established during the 1880s and was known as the Islesboro Land and Improvement Company."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"A well worn men's black wool "country cape," not restricted by fashion and the survivor of long wear, features a large practical hood."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… in our block was the YMCA which stands for Young Men Christian Association. The YMCA was important because it provided opportunities for athletic…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"… Post covers, featuring sporty young women and men wearing shirts. As yet, examples of practical, back pleat, "Gibson Girl" skirts and little in the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The business was there from 1899-1959 and possibly longer. The business was passed down through the Stetson family."

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 - Church Block

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

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Following these first 4 important businesses and their owners, 6 businesses were at the location from 1934 to 2009, beginning with Burnham's Auto…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"… opening up (by now typewriters were common in business use). Steadily increasing female participation in outdoor activities such as lawn tennis…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… a modern audience might associate a suit with business, the mid-century suit, paired with a stylish hat, was a popular choice for social outings…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Business owners also advertised by placing large signs outside their shops; these symbols made people instantly recognize the type of retail store."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"… Franklin Turner, 410 Park Avenue, New York," the business address she moved to 1936, suggesting the garments date from about this time."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 13 of 13

"… The photograph on page 10 that shows two young men loading a potato truck was taken on the Myron Gartley Farm in Presque Isle in 1976, about the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"… while he was building Montpelier, so the two men had a long standing work relationship. Vose operated the store on the wharf until near his death…"

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

"Without these few businesses, Bath would not be as great of a place as it is today. When the businesses were brought into the new block, most of the…"

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

"In 1855, Martin and 43 other Bangor area men started the "Dancing Fraternity," a group that studied and practiced the latest dances."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"Business was so good the two men were known as two of only seven millionaires in the country. Dry goods stores and specialty shops were in great…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"… In the beginning there were 16 members, all men. All they had was a linen hose, a two-wheeled hose reel, and a sled for in the winter."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… Library There have been many different buildings, businesses, and people to pass through the intersection of Centre and Washington Streets in the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"This was an unusual offer as most business men did not have that kind of cash available and the offer surprised Johnson."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"… was incorporated in 1777, several enterprising men had started businesses in the “Crick Village” section, a cluster of buildings centered on Mill…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"It was now up to 25 men. When 1954 came, the town had built a two-bay fire station. It was also shared with the town office."