Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Portland Photographers

"… Civil War Maine photographers operated studios in cities and towns, some chose the life of itinerants, moving from village to village in coastal…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"We remember the tumultuous births of each town and recall their similar developments and common themes."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 2 of 2

"and The Civic Improvement Committee. Bangor City Plan: The Burned District. Bangor, ME: May 22, 1911. Bangor Museum and Center for History. Print."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"… silk yardage could be found in the new burgeoning city department stores, including Peck's in Lewiston, Libby's in Portland, and in small town…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"Jerry and Gayle Durnbaugh moved to town in 1960 and started Blue Hill's first newspaper since a short-lived attempt in the 19th Century."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"Most of the churches and homes that were destroyed along French, Park and Center Streets were rebuilt, along with a synagogue on Center Street."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… Hall draws chamber music faculty and students from across the country and the town is known for the diversity and richness of its musical life."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"Signed, Senate of ther Hanse Town of Lübeck.” The weekly Lubec Herald newspaper reported the document one week later in its June 28th edition."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"… public events in nineteenth century Maine cities and towns, in which local fire companies created pride in their purpose by displaying their new…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"Bangor, Maine: BookMarc’s Publishing, 1999. Print. Zelz, Abigail and Zoidis, Marliyn. Woodsmen and Whigs: Historic Images of Bangor, Maine."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"Both rail lines allowed area residents to commute to the cities for work and errands, and remained in service until June 28, 1933."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… and large buildings in fast-growing American cities. In 1836, eighteen large cargoes went out to be used in building the Charlestown Navy Yard."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… suggested the name for one of the German free cities because of its shape, location and the fact that trading was as “free” as anywhere in the…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"Blue Hill offered a quiet and scenic place to spend long summers. Blue Hill had many accommodations that attracted rusticators and Blue Hill offered…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… pictures, showing views of the town today...the town feels highly honored and grateful to its godmother for such an interest as the gift of these…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"They now live happily in New York City with their sons Hayden, Will, and Eli. Apart from being a very well-known writer, Mrs."

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"Churches in the city held open air masses to prevent infections from spreading. Schools and public places closed as well."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"They achieved many great things and have worked to shape the lives and cultures of both Maine and the nation."

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

"… eight months for the building up of a prosperous city around the fabled gold producing plant, dashed.” Even though many investors, very few from…"