Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… the end of the street the widely acclaimed Peg's Gift Shop, operated by the much loved Nellie Earle."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… grange hall, two stores, churches, a blacksmith's shop, a schoolhouse, a boarding house and two wharves, where, for a time, loads of coal and pulp…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… continue and some become memories: Peg’s Gift Shop, Blue Heron Restaurant, The Pub, Big Tree Boating, The Dark Harbor Shop Ice Cream Race, July 4th…"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"Peter Carney was the owner of the shop at this time. Peter had used the store for his barbershop business and for selling clothing."

Monmouth Museum

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Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Copy of Surry and Ellsworth map, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Border Dispute Originally, Surry extended to the Union…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Weathervane Dispute New Surry Grammar School, 1952Surry Historical Society Text by Lynn Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Early Twentieth Century Daily Living During the Jazz Age of 1920s, Surry had some specialized schools, including a dancing school and a singing…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge Text by Bryan McLellan Images contributed by Wilbur and Marjorie Saunders through the Surry Historical Society From the…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"Broadway by the Bay Playhouse, Surry, 1946Surry Historical Society Surry Playhouse 1929-1938/1946-1953 Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

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

"Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property Text by Steve Collier and Sandy Collier Images contributed by Susan Paquette through the Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry Village School Text by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"About The Project Our team is comprised of Surry Elementary School, the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"History of Surry Surry Historical Society Text written by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"Surry Opera Company Opera Company's Tenth Anniversary festival schedule, Surry, 1994Surry Historical Society Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church, Lincoln, ca. 1925

"… clock is in the vestry of the church and was a gift from Isaac Burton. The clock first struck on Nov."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"… stationary supplies, books and other random gifts (see receipt). The key person that has a connection with the building was Captain John Patten."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Governor's Potato Plot, Presque Isle, 1959

"… the cultivation and distribution of potatoes as a gift to the governors of the then just recently expanded 50 states in the Union."

Historic Clothing Collection - Fashions Far & Away

"… ranging in use from personal effects, bespoke gifts, and those likely intended for the Chinese tourism market."

Moosehead Historical Society

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