Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library At the…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective Hall-Dale students at work X Beginning in 2010 Hall-Dall Middle School 7th grade students joined…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Landeen Family History

"Landeen Family History Landeen Family, New Sweden, ca. 1890New Sweden Historical Society My great grandmother Annie came from Sweden when she…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"The History of Stockholm The First Settlers Aerial view of Stockholm. ca. 1930Stockholm Historical Society Settlement of wooded lots that were…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"Baird's Quarry history Text by Kim Colbeth Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Matthew Baird Contracting Co."

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 1 of 2

"The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style Text by Ben, a Presque Isle Middle School student Images from the Presque Isle Historical Society…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - -Across the Sea- a history through transportation

"-Across the Sea- a history through transportation Text by Kate Webber Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Four men line fishing…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 2 of 2

"The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style Presque Isle Historical Society Sadie took the clothes and hung them on a line outside."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony New Sweden fields, ca. 1938New Sweden Historical Society Before the Swedes, there was the forest."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"Early History - 1719 to 1740 After inheriting the Muscongus Patent from his grandfather, John Leverett arranged for a settlement of families in the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 1 of 4

"Her favorite subject was history because she liked to explore the world’s countries. She also liked home economics."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"33 Summer Street Bath, Maine 04530 (207) 443-5141 ext. 18 http://www.patten.lib.me.us/history email: history@patten.lib.me.us Sagadahoc History Room…"

Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Dolan, Anne Robinson. Surry, Maine, 1850-1880, A History of Four Neighborhoods, 1997. LeVine, Sarah (editor), Toddy Pond, Hancock County, Maine, A…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"… the 2011-2012 school year researching our town's history. Using primary documents and the latest technologies, students have digitized over 100…"

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… of studying and sharing our town's culture and history. Leading up to Surry's 2003 bicentennial celebration, the entire school embarked on a three…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"Linda Packard, Director Guilford Economic Development Board – Another town volunteer board charged with cultivating Guilford’s image, discovering…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… River made it well-positioned geographically and economically to take advantage of lumber shortages in much of the east coast and beyond -- and of…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Resources LeVine, Sarah (editor), Toddy Pond, Hancock County, Maine, A History, 2005. Personal interview with Wilbur Saunders, February 2012."

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"… in 1861, by Jackson Surry, Maine, 1850-1880: A History of Four Neighborhoods Including A Guide to the Research and Composition of Local History, By…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C. Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society The Surry Village School…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"Due to various economic downturns and the start of the Civil War, Martin thought being in business for himself was safer than working for someone…"

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

"He hoped to avoid economic ups and downs by operating his own business. Detail oriented and interested in architecture, business, gardening…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"Fires in Lincoln Fire has haunted towns and villages throughout history. In the late 1800’s buildings were constructed almost exclusively of wood and…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… new building was home to a large shop, a home economics laboratory, a science laboratory, and three additional classrooms."