Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890Maine Historical Society and Maine State…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"… passion for dancing, and dances held at Katahdin Iron Works. People and events mentioned include: Ernst Sjostedt Horse racing Dramatic Club of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"He created stunning illustrations of the Iron Company and the Silver Lake Hotel, and wrote descriptions of the business, employees, and conditions of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"Flat iron straps wrapped around the cables every 30” secured the upper ends of ½” iron suspension rods attached at the lower end to 8” thick cedar…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… of Federal Street, an area now covered by Bath Iron Works (BIW), north of Russell Street. In the early 1780s, the second wharf in town was built at…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"… the first steam-powered log hauler at Waterville Iron Works in 1901. This log hauler featured a continuous track."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 3 of 5

"… head of the Connecticut River, through the Great Lakes, and the eastern border’s terminus at Lake of the Woods (the intersection of modern-day…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"Mouth harps, iron arrowheads, knives, axe heads , clay pipes, glass beads, musket balls and gunflints have been found around Presque Isle, of both…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"Other nicknames included “The Little Iron Horse” and the “Cock of the North”. John R Braden competed in his first race in Presque Isle on July 4…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"… Piscataquis Railroad and the Bangor and Katahdin Iron Works Railway. They hauled pulp and paper, petroleum, mill products, and chemicals."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… manufactured including those made from steel and iron including cider mills, axes, scythes, and other tools."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… is so called after a certain style of old clothes iron which had a hollow base into which a heated triangular metal piece would fit that kept the…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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