Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"… of ice towards the conveyor belt that lifted the ice into the ice houses for shipping later. The workers used splitting forks and pick poles to…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"… of ice towards the conveyor belt that lifted the ice into the ice houses for shipping later. The workers used splitting forks and pick poles to…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Granite and Ice Industries

"Then, in warmer weather, the ice would be loaded onto schooners for transport to market. As the granite industry was coming into its own, another…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"Russell (son at left) and Judson Smith were making ice cream, circa 1942. Soon after, Russell left to fight in World War II."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd

"1925Swan's Island Historical Society Ice cream socials were also popular in the 1940s occurring when islanders walked to places like the Seaside…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Draining the quarry

"… over each year, the rain filled up the pit and iced over in the winter to make a popular skating pond."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel

"… to taking in guests, she ran a pie shop and sold ice cream. The building was also home to Lila and Ray Stinson, who was a selectman for many years…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"… area that still holds a metal trough for icing drinks. The third floor is reserved for I.O.O.F. members."

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

"… store sold a variety of food items such as the ice cream and candy that made it memorable to the younger islanders."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… with friends for a game of softball or go ice skating. All that is needed is oneself and some free time."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… Shop, Blue Heron Restaurant, The Pub, Big Tree Boating, The Dark Harbor Shop Ice Cream Race, July 4th Parade and Chicken Barbeque, Sunset Services…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"… of years ago when glaciers from the last ice age receded as the climate warmed. Silt from rivers and streams washed into low-lying, protected tidal…"

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

"Randlett. The ice cream shop still remains, now known as the Dark Harbor Shop. Dark Harbor Post Office, Islesboro, ca."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… more French and natives who also fled by boat. After confiscating a large quantity of beaver and moose pelts, Church and his men sailed away, and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 3 of 17

"Ice harvesting began to expand as the demand for chilled food and drinks grew. Ice was the primary way of preserving food until freon refrigeration…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 2 of 17

"Biddeford and Saco were well known for ice harvesting, granite cutting, and cotton textile manufacturing."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 1 of 2

"During the 1870s the ice trade was very active. Huge ice-storage houses were built along the river, and the harvest was stored packed in hay as well…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"In winter, it was the single source of ice which was floated downstream to Sprague’s Cove and then shipped to far off lands."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 2 of 2

"Wharfs were used for launching boats off of a ramp. The boats that were launched from the wharf would occasionally transfer passengers from one place…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 1 of 2

"Mr. Page’s Ice House was also located on the waterfront for easy access to ice. When the railroad was built, the waterfront was used less."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 7 of 17

"Like ice, this industry was international and products shipped all the way to India and Sri Lanka. The Laconia Mills were one of the earliest…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 9 of 17

"… to Biddeford and Saco to work in textile mills, ice harvesting manufactures, lumber mills, and granite quarries."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"… multi-use area, playground and picnic areas, boat ramp, gazebo and more. An arboretum which contains more than 20 species of trees was established…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"Ice harvesters had to say goodbye to their ice fields when they were flooded. Also the harvesters ice shacks were taken by the wind and down the…"