Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"… 3-masted schooner towed by tug boat in Saco River, ca. 1910McArthur Public Library Shipyard stamp, Co. Biddeford, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 2 of 2

"1910McArthur Public Library The earliest settlers lived almost entirely in the area immediately near the mouth of the river and on the large hill…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 2 of 5

"… of Scotland and Upper Canada, US commissioner James Sullivan (1744-1808) of Massachusetts and Maine, loyalist Robert Pagan (1750-1820) of Glasgow…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"… area, but new industries taking advantage of the river and the sea were starting or expanding. Odd Fellows Poster/Broadside, Biddeford, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"… have been able to quell incredibly violent and costly infernos that have consumed both sides of the Saco River. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE..."

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

"… textile mills on the Biddeford side of the Saco River. The Laconia Mills were a critical asset to the city during the war but were unable to…"

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

"… Biddeford & Saco Ice cutting on the Saco River, Biddeford-Saco, 1908McArthur Public Library The ice harvesting flourished during the 1870s…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 1 of 17

"… to expand as entrepreneurs took advantage of the river and sea access in the area. Due to these financially advantageous factors, heavy Irish and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Artists and Inventors of Biddeford

"… has produced real originals, individuals whose impact has reached far beyond the banks of the Saco River. Click on a name at right to read more!"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3

"There was no customs collector on the Saco River until 1789, when Jeremiah Hill, Esquire was appointed to the post."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 2 of 4

"In 1716, James Berry and Rachel Atkins Berry jointly sold the land to the Pejepscot Proprietors. James signed above Rachel on the land deed…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"… expression of the past and the future for this river-side community. North Dam Mill, 2010. Photograph by Kylie Clukey, Biddeford High School."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"The 1790 census record lists “Sandy River, Middle Twp.” Soon it became known as Readstown, for the settlement proprietor, William Read."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words B.H.S. Project ASPIRE Tyshon & Mrs. Doherty prepare to photograph artifacts X "It was wonderful working…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"ABOUT US Biddeford High School - B.H.S. Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Lt. John R. Andrews, Biddeford, ca. 1861McArthur Public Library CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - CONTACT

"CONTACT Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880McArthur Public Library Got a question or comment about what you have seen…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"Biddeford's Movers & Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) Shops in the Exchange Block, Biddeford, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - "Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club

""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Construction of the new Bradbury Bridge, Biddeford…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 3 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Staff of Biddeford High School Olympian, 1924McArthur Public…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library At the…"