Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Industry and Immigrants-A Changing Community

"… Hallowell’s area was reduced to five square miles, transforming it into one of the smallest cities in the state. Next step in our journey."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"… Below that the tablet says, “Erected by the City of Bath A.D. 1867," and Dedicated to, "THE MEMORY OF HER SONS, Who Died, That the Nation Might…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"Lorena and Carrie Dunton, Bath, ca. 1890Patten Free Library Additionally, when the Universalist Church was built in 1839, and torn down before 1863…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"Torrey Home, City Park, Bath, ca. 1887Patten Free Library There were two additions built to the library."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Usually the ice was shipped to nearby cities like Boston. A million tons of ice was exported a year! Seasonal workers, such as farmers, depended on…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Usually the ice was shipped to nearby cities like Boston. A million tons of ice was exported a year! Seasonal workers, such as farmers, depended on…"

Portland Water District

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… to many other architectural endeavors in the city of Bath and designed the Lincoln Block building."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… was built on, which housed the #8 truck and the City of Bath water tanks. James C. Ledyard was also personally asked by Mr."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 4 of 7

"Both companies conducted major business in the city, often in taverns like the Royal Exchange. At meetings, the companies weighted votes according to…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Canadian and Pacific Railroad

"In December of 1881, the C & P steamed into town for the first time. Sources: Presque Isle Historical Society."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"Students attempted to fill in blank maps of the city, list as many facts as they could recall, and pose thoughtful questions on topics that they were…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The earliest train ferries, the City of Rockland and the Hercules, could only carry passenger and freight cars."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"For example, in 1889, the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison visited Bath to tour the shipyards of Bath and attend the launching of the Rappahannock…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… 1850s, according to the 1858 map of Bath, and city tax records, David Tilden Stinson rented the location from Oliver Moses, running a dry goods…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"More development has taken place in the industrial and shopping parks on the western end of town, and investments in new schools have been made."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Bath is a very historic city and should do whatever we can to hold onto and preserve its rich history."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"… ethnic make-up was diverse and urbane, and the city's residents included business owners, doctors, lawyers, judges, druggists, opticians…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"World War II and the army air base brought many new people into the area including Clark Gable, movie star and member of the Army Air Force, and Bob…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"… lobsters to the Fulton Fish Market in New York City and provided lobster meat to many Old Orchard Beach, Saco and Scarborough restaurants and area…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"… the economic, political and social history of the towns in Sagadahoc County. 33 Summer Street Bath, Maine 04530 (207) 443-5141 ext."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… finished, shared and published back in their home cities. According to A.C. Savage’s memoir entitled variously as Memoirs of a Lifetime or Memories…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… the approval of 7.13 miles on June 29, 1912, the city of Caribou was joined with the AVR and the line grew to service over 32 miles of the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Phair House, the Bellstead and the Social Security Building

"The building was called the Bellstead because the telephone company owned it. In 1958, the Bellstead was closed and torn down in 1962."