Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… neighborhood, detailing inhabitants of all the properties, as it was between 1833 and 1835 and included it as page 63 of his journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"… journal describes what Martin did to improve the property after someone built on the next lot, right against his house."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"The property was then purchased by Kim and Dwight Colbeth, who lived there for seven years. They were the first family to have children in the house."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… Public BeachStrong Historical Society The beach property was transferred to the town in 1965. Visiting the island in Porter Lake is also fun."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"Map of Waterfront, Thomaston, Maine 1855Thomaston Historical Society In 1823 Captain Richard Robinson acquired rights to the wharves and stores on…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"Soon individuals bought their own property, built family cottages and “camps,” and the Ryder’s cove summer community began, with people travelling…"

City of Portland Planning & Urban Development

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… of his word about his business and has a handsome property has a fine modern shaped house on Ohio st and grounds to correspond he is a man who…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"… Later on, Maynard and Ethel Staples purchased the property and also ran a store there. Ethel took over the post office and ran it from 1956 to 1990."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"Black started to accumulate mineral properties containing limestone and clay, eventually establishing the New England Portland Cement Co."

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

"The State purchased the property from Governor King for $3000. The lot was described as follows: A certain piece or tract of land in Thomaston with a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"… (1869-1945) became the sole owner of the Bangor property, which the sisters had turned into rental property."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"Howe provides an excellent view of Dr. Cumming’s property and commemorates a major historical discovery."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"Bussey completed the house and in 1844 sold the property to Captain Edward Robinson, a successful captain and shipbuilder elected to Congress in…"

Maine Maritime Museum

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Source Materials

"… Town of Mount Desert Website for Property Assessment Information – URL = http://data.visionappraisal.com/MountDesertME/DEFAULT.asp Leads to early…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"… so his tomb had to be moved elsewhere on the property - twice. After Montpelier was sold out of the Knox family in 1855, his descendants had Knox…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 5 of 6

"… philanthropic bequest of all of his local property to the town of Mount Desert, Charles was appointed the sole trustee of Asticou Terraces Trust…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"… www.lighthouse.cc/grindle Islesboro Affordable Property, PO Box 206, 376 West Bay Road, 734.2299 Islesboro Community Center, PO Box 265, 103…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… or "C.V.", as he was better known, acquired property on Upper Main Street, directly on the railroad easement."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"To accommodate the new hospital, the Fleming property was purchased which was also on Center street next to the old hospital."

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

"… company wanted to buy a corner of his personal property for a utility building, Charles made another urgent journey to New York City to enlist a…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"It was across from Chastenay Property Management and the laundromat. It was right in town, almost impossible to miss."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"Look for shifts in the Sandy River or changes in property lines over time. Farmington Town Map, 1794 Farmington Downtown Map, circa 1860 Farmington…"