Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 3 of 4

"… the Scarborough Marsh is a classroom for school children, a delight for birders, a laboratory for biologists and naturalists, and a prime territory…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"Six more children were born of this union, two of whom were William and Cyrus. Three of Richard’s children, Rufus, William and Cyrus, became major…"

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

"… by auto scows, both suddenly obsolete the day the new bridge opened on August 13, 1962. Ferry, Lubec Narrows, ca."

Historic Hallowell - Child Labor

"A lot of children worked at the age of seven, they worked in mills or moving heavy loads. The children didn't get time to play or rest; and they…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… Lubec, 1911 Lubec Historical Society Two days of bunting-clad celebration, on Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4, culminated with the pageantry of a…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… were flowing through Lubec Narrows every single day.” He and his boyhood friend, Fisher, founded the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company, an endeavor…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 3 of 4

"… was added, and the mixture was tended for several days, according to Hall. A “spudger” was used to “break up” the herring and salt on the top, and…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 4 of 4

"… of many of them outdoors on the wharf on a rainy day is helpful to give idea of how many carts were needed. McCurdy's Pumphouse Jacob B."

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"… “as one of the finest side-wheel steamers of her day, well over 250 feet long with 37 feet of beam. A white oak hulled ship; it displaced more than…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"… the fashionable metallic silver embroidery of the day, and an elaborate chenille and metallic silver corsage embellishes the bodice."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"Day dress with jacket, ca. 1930Maine Historical Society Just how attractive and fashionable rayon could be is seen in the comfortable easy elegance…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"Schools could be in private homes, in converted sheds or other structures, or built "from scratch." Children walked to school unless the snow was too…"

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

"… the arm chair, 5 days for the oval chair, 8 days for the sofa and 5 days for the trellis. View additional information about this item on the…"

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

"… Society Made of sturdy linen, a straight skirted day dress features areas of bold crochet lace embellishing the skirt, the wide sleeve cuffs…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Sturtevant, His Wife, Helen and His Four Children, edited by Arnold H. Sturtevant, The Knowlton & McLeary Co, 1977 The Toothpick: technology and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… of seeing the 4 cars which was run on that day I was told from day break until 12 midnight of the sights I have seen I count this as one of the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Dorothy and Hervey never had any children, but Dorothy gave many local children piano lessons. Hervey would allow the kids to help him bring in the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"… the fashionable metallic silver embroidery of the day, and an elaborate chenille and metallic silver corsage embellishes the bodice."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… Depression years range from attractive basic day, to evening wear inspired by the cinema. The large number and variety of long 1930s dresses…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 1 of 3

"… full gigot sleeves presents a good example of day fashions straddling the 1830 to 1835 period. The natural waist level belt encircling the coat and…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 2 of 3

"Other early surnames on the island were Chatto, Fogg, Cain, Day, Friend and Marks to name a few. Historian Captain R.G.F."

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"Outerwear 1870 to 1900 Day jacket, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Dolman sleeved mantles suitable to wear with large skirts or bustles…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"1925Maine Historical Society Representing day wear there is a mature lady’s long sleeved brown heavy silk dress with decorative trimmings and a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"Items saved from college days may find their way into this collection. The present assortment of teen or young women’s wear speaks of conservative…"