Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"He and his wife also owned the Ocean View Hotel in Swan’s Island Village where many dances took place."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… his, work, the places he lived, his political views, his passions -- all intended for his wife, Clara Cary Martin, and their children."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"Aerial View of Portland Airport in Scarborough, ca. 1927Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Famous aviators and commercial lines came to the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's First Grist Mill

"Farmington's First Grist Mill View across pond to Walton's MillFarmington Historical Society The first mill was located on Temple Stream at…"

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… was a trustee for the library, starting and over-viewing all construction. Torrey Home, City Park, Bath, ca."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"… Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" aerial view of marsh X Text by Bruce Thurlow Images from Scarborough Historical Society, Bruce…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's wardrobe. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"The inside of the bodice sleeves are also lined in horsehair. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"in 1884. Bird's-eye view detail, Bath, 1878Patten Free Library While the basic outline of Bath’s downtown had been established before 1860…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"For many years after the survey, Newbury Neck was viewed as an annex, rather than a part of the original township."

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

"… Bangor during and after the Civil War, provide a view not often found of that era. Martin, who was lame, did not serve in the war, but followed the…"

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"Lakewood X Lakewood became very important in the years between 1925 and 1941 and soon after earned the nickname "Broadway In Maine." Lakewood…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 108-128

"Martin's Republican and temperance views are clear as are the ways in which those views lead him to rail against "rum sellers," the Irish, and any…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… calculators), stereoscopes (a hand-held viewing instrument that created three-dimensional images of landscapes, plants and animals), low-quality…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - They Should Have Constructed Their Buildings On Wheels

"… Through Seven Generations Roberts Wharf and view up to Asticou from Northeast Harbor Maine ca. 1890Northeast Harbor Library Text by Samuel…"

Historic Hallowell - Industry on Bombahook

"Birds eye view map, Hallowell, 1878 Bombahook is the peninsula on the left side of the image. Click on the picture to zoom in for a closer…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 4 of 13

"The photograph on the left provides a good view of the lags on the digger bed. Tractors were soon pulling two-row diggers so that by the late 1940s…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - North Church

"Aerial View of North Church 2020 X There is a beautiful stained glass window in the North Church, dedicated to the Belcher family."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing Candid Photography

"… Hospital School of Nursing Candid Click Image to View Full Slideshow The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing operated from 1920 to 1987, and during…"

Historic Hallowell - Important Buildings and Institutions

"… Buildings and Institutions Hallowell viewed from Butternut Park, Chelsea, ca. 1890Hubbard Free Library In 1909, Emma Huntington Nason, poet…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 7 of 13

"… Isle, 1950Presque Isle Historical Society View an exhibit on the Tabor Wagon This low body profile carried over to the introduction of trucks."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"… such a fine group of students especially in view of today’s competitive labor market.” Mercy Hospital’s School of Nursing remained an important…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Dance

"Captain Herrick’s Ocean View Hotel in Swan’s Island Village had a well used dance floor. Once the Odd Fellows Hall was built in 1909, dances were…"