Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"… of Ships or vessels, and on goods, wares and merchandises imported into the United States” led to the creation of the “District of Biddeford and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"… Grant store was a national chain specializing in merchandise under a dollar. The Grant building is brick with a front of granite and limestone in…"

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"Now in the basement of Marden’s they still put merchandise down there, but it is furniture, mattresses, etc."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"He went into business with his brother selling merchandise as A.W.F. Belcher. He later became involved in Banking, and since 1858 held the position…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"… Brunswick and we went to a store called Service Merchandise and we bought the last one. Now Brunswick had not lost its power, so that was one place…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… the Depression and were anxious to purchase new merchandise and fresh foods without traveling to the mainland."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… and it was very profitable to bring in British merchandise at a low price and sell it here. The population had grown to 1,430 by 1820."