Maine Memory Network

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Eureka Hall, Stockholm

"There are now two present owners that run the business, Robert Rankin and Susie Anderson. The hall was originally built in the early 1920s by the Odd…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"West Main Street, Thomaston, ca. 1899Thomaston Historical Society Due to the thriving shipbuilding and lime quarrying businesses, the population in…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"While Guilford’s downtown district was in upheaval from business closures and removals to other sites, a million dollar renovation occurred at our…"

Historic Hallowell - Henry Pope Clearwater Ph.D.~ Patient Medicine Mass Marketer

"… a retired Army surgeon who operated a pharmacy in downtown Hallowell. Clearwater studied under Hawes and was able to pass the now required…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"The Georges Valley High School is located in downtown Thomaston and serves children from the MSAD 50 district (comprising Cushing, Thomaston and St."

Historic Hallowell - Important Buildings and Institutions

"… to demolish many historic buildings in the downtown area. The City then applied to the National Park Service for recognition of a 205 acre parcel…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"… a large crowd of Union supporters marched through downtown, "urging" businesses run by Democrats or "secesh" to fly American flags and express…"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"… also added to the mix of stores over all in the downtown area. David Hansen "What if Carney's store never existed? Explain the consequences to the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… the city’s business center relocated from the downtown area of Main Street to the northern end of Presque Isle as new stores and fast-food…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Allen Building

"… Sidewalk Café, and across the street from Stew’s Downtown Sight and Sound. Sources: Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times: A Walk through History."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Canadian and Pacific Railroad

"Sources: Presque Isle Historical Society. “A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Presque Isle, Maine”. Brochure. Presque Isle, 2007."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Perry Opera House

"A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Presque Isle, Maine. Brochure. Presque Isle: Author, 2007. Graves, Richard A."

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

"… opportunities although mostly away from the downtown area. Main Street lost its luster as restaurants, department stores and professional offices…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 1 of 17

"… in Biddeford & Saco Biddeford and Saco downtowns, ca.1887McArthur Public Library By Paige S."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor During the 1940s

"Efforts to revive the downtown area continue, but it will never be restored to its former glory. Students at the James F."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"Q: Were most of the businesses, if not all, in downtown Hallowell closed up? A: I think any place that had a generator, I think your food stores were…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… wiped out about twenty-five percent of Lincoln's downtown business district." The first fire "destroyed two buildings and displaced four…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 2 of 2

"Biddeford and Saco downtowns, ca.1887McArthur Public Library Andrews & Horigan Grocery Store, Biddeford, 1899McArthur Public Library While…"

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"The monument is located near Rite Aid in downtown Lincoln. Tiara Taylor "How did WWI impact your life? Your future? Our future as a town?"…"

Historic Hallowell - Disasters - Natural and Man-made

"Hallowell downtown on the screen in background X The process took ten months to complete. Three teachers and more than seventy students were able…"

Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"… of a National Historic District to preserve the downtown area. On October 28, 1970, the 205 acre Hallowell National Historic District was entered…"

Monson Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - The Cyclone of 1895

"The Cyclone of 1895 Grover's Store Downtown Hallowell X Any cyclone is scary, especially if it happens in your hometown."

Bridgton Historical Society

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