Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… last question has ever been aint yose higher than the Mutual Store." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"… and almost all other aspects of 19th century in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gravenstein apple, Bangor, 1866

"… threw the strength to the sap in the top & made it bear prematurely." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… to my room when I was gone & hung it up over my sink in my room." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"Candace Kanes, curator and historian for Maine Memory Network at Maine Historical Society, and Sheila McDonald, deputy director of the Maine State…"

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

"… sigh for some small relic hereby to enliven their memory perhaps in a distant county when even a person picture would suffice to give them great…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"Reading transcriptions Maine Memory Network's transcriptions generally follow what is know as "typographical facsimile." We want to represent the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Performance

"… by locals to participate in town-wide events and parades to exemplify the cultural and artistic history and diversity of the area and eventually he…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… by Lubec’s children, and a celebratory townwide parade past splendidly decorated commercial and residential buildings, such as Jacob Pike's house…"

Cumberland Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"Of course, I didn’t see the parade because I was riding on the Peacock float. The women decorated the floats and ours was beautiful."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"… fire truck, a 1931 Ford, which is still used in parades today. (Tom Goulette) Remains of Guilford Town Hall after fire of 1928Guilford…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"Masonic Hall, Town Offices Main Street, Lincoln present-day X Works Cited “Masonic Hall, Lincoln, 1904.” Maine Memory Network."

Northeast Historic Film

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Lubec Herald ceases publication 4th of July Parade, Lubec, ca. 1898Lubec Memorial Library 1960 • The Lobster Trap Gift Shop opens – first…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… River Festival was held; a gala event with a huge parade, musical entertainment, and games. The new playground and tennis court complex was…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

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

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… Historical Society The day concluded with a fine parade, more athletics and concerts, and a “Grand Pyrotechnic Display” as dusk settled at 8:30."

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

"X Women's Christian Temperance Union of Bangor Parade Sept. 15, 1909 X Bar on Exchange Street in 1904 X Unitarian Church X…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"It was almost like a parade, with people laughing and smiling, thankful for the steady job to begin."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"to represent Maine in the Cherry Blossom Parade. Lubec’s era of economic prosperity ended in the 1970s, signaled by the closing of American Can and…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… year it hosts Presque Isle’s Pioneer Days and parades attract spectators from all around the area on the Fourth of July and Christmas."

St. Croix Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.