Maine Memory Network

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"Buildings included the Capitol, one church, five school houses, three mills, 163 houses, and 151 barns."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"Work on the 30' X 45' two-story building began in September and was mostly completed by November 1870."

Maine Historic Preservation Commission

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Captain Samuel Watts House

"With their extra capitol, they were able to invest in railroads in the developing western territories, which increased their net worth to the extent…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"Awaiting a train ride to the Capitol National Community Christmas Tree, Presque Isle, 1959Presque Isle Historical Society Pictured here on…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"… its Ionic columns and saucer dome as a new state capitol that would bring state government back to Portland from Augusta."

New Sweden Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… extended to both the state’s and the nation’s capitols. Future politicians who taught in Dixfield include Congressman Samuel P."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"… was held by his fellow citizens, he was buried in Capitol Park, where his grave is marked by a granite tomb and monument."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"The little village had become the social capitol of the United States. Asticou Inn employees, Northeast Harbor, ca."