Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"… not, however, obtain the purchase of it until July 2, 1789, when Col. Holman “paid earnest toward it, for himself and others.” All were from…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"A unanimous vote was taken on July 26, 1819, on the question of establishing a free and independent State. Walter P."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"… before being killed at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. He is buried with 103 other Maine soldiers in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg."

Architecture & Landscape database - George Coombs

"In July 1875, George M. Coombs joined the experienced Lewiston architect and engineer William H. Stevens to establish the partnership of Stevens and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… presented to the Farmington Historical Society, July 27, 2020 In 1802 Mr. John Church deeded two and a half acres of land to the citizens of…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"In July of that same year, the trustees contracted with James H. Stewart and Samuel Wallace to erect a brick building for the sum of $1125."

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"… its tri-weekly service to and from Boston until July 7, 1902 when it collided with the United Fruit Company steamer Admiral Farragut in Boston…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"On July 4 they established “Camp Pemetic” on Wasgatt Cove in Northeast Harbor, just south of where Hadlock Brook empties into Somes Sound."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"- Bar Harbor Record Centennial Souvenir Edition, July 1896. Frank “Big Thunder” Loring, ca. 1900Abbe Museum Theatrically mixing authentic…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"In July 1964, new machinery was installed, which made shoemaking faster and easier.  As a result, there were 300 people employed."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… paper is relatively quiet about the plans until July 1870. From then on, the paper contains articles about the progress of the railroad bridge and…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"The 4th of July was an especially popular time to visit the park as it offered special sporting events for children, a huge fireworks display, and…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… Boating, The Dark Harbor Shop Ice Cream Race, July 4th Parade and Chicken Barbeque, Sunset Services at the Ferry Landing, Dances, The Quicksilver…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… at the Islesboro Historical Society Thursday, July 26th. IHS Archivist Bunny Logan X The Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP), a…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… more frequently in recent years at the Fourth of July celebration, as well as Patriots Day. The Bath City Hall is an important piece of Bath's…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"Frederick H. Rogers to his mother, Hannah, Iowa, July 10th, 1862Bangor Historical Society Camp Kearney July10th /62 I sent a letter to you the 7th…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"On July 2nd they defended "Devil's Den" near Gettysburg from an onslaught of Confederate soldiers from the Forty-fourth and Forty-eighth Alabama…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"… resident of Bangor, Maine, was taken prisoner on July 27th, 1862. He was commander of the 2nd Maine Volunteer Infantry."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"… hardware stores and was sold to Keith Farnham on July 26, who changed the name to Guilford Hardware."

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2

"His citation reads in part as follows: “On 4 July, Private First Class TRAFTON courageously and single handedly charged into a cave containing…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 2 of 2

"… the course of a few months interest grew; and, on July 8, 1935, the Lincoln Historical Society (LHS) was founded."

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"1932. "Mattanawcook Academy in 1846 at a Cost of $3000.00." Lincoln News (Lincoln) 9 July 1970: 293-94. Print."

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

""Carney's Store." Personal interview. 29 Apr. 2010. “Carney’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary” Lincoln News (Lincoln) 14 July 1983: 14-15. Print."

Lincoln, Maine - Gateway Motors

"Webber, and it was a Chevrolet car dealership. On July 4 1961, Mr. Bradstreet made it Bradstreet Ford Sales."