Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"The lady’s plain dress and her old rocking chair indicate a rural origin for this tintype. Tintype of woman knitting, ca."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"… a 1981 meeting of the Rumford Historical Society, chaired by Virginia Weston, many of the former mill employees were present."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"It was later converted to a long lumber mill. The Veneer Company also had its own store and the Veneer Hall, which was used for movies and dances and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"Then it was a lumber mill. This company also had its own store called the Veneer Hall which was used for movies and dances and meetings and church…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… spent time in swings, hammocks, and rocking chairs. Opportunities for sailing were offered by both The Homestead and The Blue Hill Inn, as well as…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"… be filled…Otis was usually sitting in his rocking chair by the big pot-bellied stove in the middle of the floor and didn’t move around very fast.”…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"While serving in the Maine State Senate, Gould chaired the Committee on the State School for Boys in South Portland."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Train Station, Presque Isle, ca. 1908

"A light bulb extends from the high ceiling. Map of Eastern United States on facing wall. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"On cool summer evenings guests lounged in leather chairs around the large fireplace in the lobby as chauffeurs lined up in the circular driveway to…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"Strong had an active Masonic Lodge, but its history has not been well documented. Many Maine Masonic Lodges have consolidated, and the Davis Lodge…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… Principal Felecia Corson, building committee co-chair Scott Martin, Roger Lambert, and SAD 58 Superintendent Robert Gerardi."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… foremost proponent of statehood, eventually chairing the constitutional convention in 1819 and becoming the State’s first governor in 1820 (see…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"(Chair rail was known bullhead rail and the “chair” held the rail to the ties.) The railroad operated six locomotives, two carriages for passengers…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"For the elite set, there were reserved chairs in the front rows covered by an awning, and the remaining seating consisted of settees, for the common…"

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

"… in my garden to day the handsomest & best rustic chair in Bangor & I waltzed & march as writen red 2 pages back & I can to day put up as many goods…"

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

"… Society member, secretary, and Botany Department chair Edward Lothrup Rand published Flora of Mount Desert with John C."