Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Telephone communication

"A microwave tower was erected on Swan’s Island across the road from what is now the transfer station."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"South support tower and cable anchoragesStrong Historical Society Support towers were framed and braced to evenly distribute the load on mortared…"

Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"An abandoned fire tower remained when this photo was taken. Myron Avery Peak of Bigelow Mountain X A boulder on Avery Peak commemorates the man."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"The bell is currently in the tower on top of the new City Hall, the Davenport Memorial. In the Old City Hall there used to be a police station in the…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… exceptional 198' wire suspension span with wooden towers and a wooden deck system was very likely patterned after the similar bridge constructed…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"This structure stands with two shingled towers, cradling a bridge made of steel cables. The Wire Bridge is a physical landmark, but the real appeal…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… from the completion of this extension, will tower so high above all loss or injury sustained, that many years will not pass our citizens…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"View of Downtown Bangor from City Hall Tower, ca. 1870Bangor Public Library At this same time, Bangor saw the rise of small "non-lumber" industries."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… deactivated in 1935, when a separate electrical tower with a blinker was erected next to the lighthouse."