Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - General Henry Knox Museum

"Housed primarily in Montpelier, an elegant reconstruction of the nineteen room mansion Knox built as a retirement home in Thomaston, the museum…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"1855Thomaston Historical Society The Congregational Church, built by Benjamin L. Dean on land donated by Benjamin and Judith Bussey in 1826…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"Once, when a house caught fire in Lincoln, the train was used to transport a fire truck. The building burned, but the people were amazed at the speed…"

Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Maine State Museum

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Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… settle 60 Protestant families, build 60 dwelling-houses and a meeting-house, and settle a minister within six years, or failing this, by March…"

City of Portland Planning & Urban Development

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Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 2 of 2

"… assisted him in the trade of finish carpentry for houses and buildings from 1856 to 1871. The Weeks family resided on such Munjoy Hill streets as…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Farm Life

"… five o’ clock, to do chores around the farm and house. She worked in the gardens. She also had a garden after she got married."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"… with two wings extending off each side for the housing of prisoners. Each wing consisted of two rows of cells, each cubicle about 4.5’ x almost 9’…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is Established - 1823

"Prison is Established - 1823 Dr. Rose House, Thomaston, ca. 1960sThomaston Historical Society Dr."

Abel J. Morneault Memorial Library

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Architecture & Landscape database - Project Background and Partners

"… and comprehensive inclusion for all MHS-housed commissions. Eventually, the database will be open to contributing partners and privately held…"

Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"Today, the Brick Inn houses many of the local college students, The present owners, much like the previous owners, have continued to maintain the…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"It was taught by Gladys (Foss) Davis. In 1916 the Masonic hall and the Odd Fellows Hall replaced the old school house."

Fifth Maine Regiment Museum

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Architecture & Landscape database - Elmer I. Thomas

"Notable examples of his work include the Camden Opera House (1893), the Atkinson Block in Lewiston (1892), the Syndicate Block in Rockland (1892)…"

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

"… 1948New Portland Historical Society The first house built in the North Village was known as the Sawyer house, this building was near what is now…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"The egg house had sawdust insulation in the walls and an ice bunk in the center. The wooden egg cases were kept cool, awaiting shipment to Boston…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library

"1&2. Lincoln: Lincoln Historical Society. Print. Lincoln Historical Society. Rand, Connie. "Lincoln History." Welcome to Lincoln, Maine."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"Affiliating with the Jordan Pond House, a public tea house located in Acadia National Park, and participating in other island institutions and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… Chase-Em-In Tea Room, Masonic Hall 5) Oldest House in Guilford Odd Fellows Hall Text by Billy Gilbert and Jesse Fraser Images from the Guilford…"

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"Such houses were Joseph Corro's and Joseph Michaud’s houses. Monthly services were established at homes and reverends traveled far distances, even…"