Maine Memory Network

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Lincoln, Maine - View of Lincoln from Ballard Hill, ca. 1913

"… by Lincoln Historical Society Description A view of the town of Lincoln taken from Ballard Hill."

Lincoln, Maine - View of Mattanawcook Lake from Clark Street, Lincoln, ca. 1890

"… by Lincoln Historical Society Description This is a beautiful view of Mattanawcook Lake taken from Clark Street area in the late 1890s…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904) of Bangor began writing a journal to record his life experiences in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description The primary and intermediate school shown here was on the east side of Center Street opposite…"

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

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Colby College Special Collections

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description Two kerosene lamps were hung in John Martin's store on Center Street in Bangor -- 15 feet…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin of Bangor (1823-1904) began writing and illustrating a journal in 1864 to provide…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"The journal provides detailed descriptions of the buildings and business. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description On page 122 of a "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864, Bangor accountant and shopkeeper John…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John and Clara Martin wedding hack, Bangor, 1850

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904) married Clara Cary (1836-1902) on March 27, 1850 in Bangor."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, drew an illustration of Joseph…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… about their lives and exceptionally detailed descriptions of Annie and Mabelle's deaths and funerals, along with illustrations of their coffins…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"The illustrations and his meticulous descriptions of them provide an unparalleled record of architecture, businesses, gardens, schools, churches, and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Horse and Wagon, Lincoln, ca. 1900

"… by Lincoln Historical Society Description Two men with a horse and wagon in Lincoln."

Lincoln, Maine - Paul Fleming and gun crew, WW II, 1945

"… by Lincoln Historical Society Description Paul Fleming, a Chester resident, is shown with his gun crew in South Germany during WW II. He…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott and Fewacres, Farmington, 1903

"Inset is an engraved image of Jacob Abbott. He was born in 1803 in Hallowell and died in Farmington in 1879."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, Presque Isle, 1908

"… by Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Description The original Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle."

Lincoln, Maine - Pulp and paper mill, Lincoln, 1945 - Page 1 of 2

"The mounds are pulp wood. To the left is the narrow gauge railroad going to the river. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Main and State streets, Presque Isle, 1929

"The view is looking East up State Street. This photograph shows the Bolton Block and the businesses within in 1929."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900

"Dingley Corn Shop in Farmington Falls. Bushels of corn are in foreground. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lydia Abbott Titcomb and Pine Tree Cottage, Farmington, ca. 1875

"Located at 4 Academy Street in Farmington. The woman in the photograph is Lydia Abbott Titcomb. View additional information about this item on the…"