Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"… 1837, and because the occupants of this block are representative of Bath's retail history. A few key people that have a connection to Merchants'…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"The pro-Temperance organizations worked together to try and stop the consumption and purchasing of alcoholic beverages."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… the Abenakis on matters concerning diplomacy and represented them many times at conferences with the English."

Acadian Archives

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"He filled different roles in Bath's government when Bath was incorporated as a city in 1847. The City Hall earlier provided a home for many of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Arvida Hayford, Bangor, ca. 1867

"I have given his person & expression almost exact representing him carrying his pitcher of water to his office on maine st ..." Martin wrote that…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… artist enough to show a Jog I might & wished to represent this wood pile but in giving the L on a line with the front of the house it diminished…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"He had served in the Maine House of Representatives and the U.S. House and Senate. Martin wrote under the illustration, "Hannibal Hamlin in…"

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"The decade from 1905 - 1915 had seen construction of their Motherhouse, establishment of Saint Joseph's College in Portland and of Madigan Memorial…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Public Library

"… Celeste Shinay (R), Scarborough Public Library Representative and Team Leader X Celeste Shinay, Manager of Programming and Development for the…"

Monmouth Museum

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"They have brought a unique blend of experiences to the Scarborough team: teacher, school administrator, psychologist, lobsterman, O.R."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - About Us

"… Project team is comprised of sub-teams of people representing cultural heritage and education institutions across the island of Mount Desert."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… branches had to be handled carefully as this tree represented Presque Isle and Maine and was to be viewed by hundreds of thousands of people."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"Horace "Ken" Sowles had been collecting representative examples of antique horse-drawn carriages and sleighs since before WWII."

Architecture & Landscape database - Database Overview

"While predominantly representing Maine architects and firms in Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor, the database includes a wide selection of drawings for…"

Moosehead Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… sketch of the son "to show how near I can draw or represent when I undertake it in good earnest." Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, beginning…"

Skyline Farm

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Nylander Museum

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Boothbay Region Historical Society

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Ste. Agathe Historical Society

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"The project represented four years of effort by determined residents, faculty and administrators in SAD 58."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Barnyard gate design, Bangor, 1867

"His description noted, "I have represented a 5 foot tight bound fence for a yard this is convenient for fowles but is unhealthy for cattle and more…"