Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - One of Many Monuments

"One of Many Monuments National Monument to the Forefathers model, Hallowell, ca. 1889Hubbard Free Library One well known example of Hallowell…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldiers' Monument, Bangor, 1864

"… in Bangor, drew this illustration of the monument and wrote in the Scrap and Sketch Book he began in 1864 that subscriptions paid for the monument…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Links to Presque Isle History

"1937Presque Isle Air Museum Trans-Atlantic Balloon Site Monuments Double Eagle II X Northern Maine Fair"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"… railroad accident, Chicago 1849 Bangor accident Soldiers Monument, Mount Hope Monument dedication Bangor Cornet Band Jesse Freemont candidacy"

Fort Kent Public Library

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Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1890

"The Civil War monument and Methodist Church are visible in the background, as this is Main Street facing north."

Historic Hallowell - In the Beginning - Raw Materials - Quarrying

"… - Quarrying Many of America's finest public monuments were cut from Hallowell granite and sculpted by her artisans Hallowell viewed from…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Capt. L. J. Morse, Co. A, Maine State Guard, Bangor, 1864

"… participated in the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery on June 17, 1864. John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"The Monument stands 30 feet tall and is constructed of granite and marble. The monument cost $5,975 to build. There are three tablets on the front."

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"We also know the monument as “The Soldier’s Monument,” dedicated to all soldiers from Lincoln. However, when the Aroostook War came, Jacob was in a…"

Portland Public Library

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Historic Hallowell - Natural Resource to Finished Product

"… building stones, paving stones and statuary and monuments. The paving stones, 6x8 inches, sold for 20 cents apiece and were shipped out in 50-60…"

Historic Hallowell - Solid Foundations - Hallowell Granite

"… Free Library Many of America's finest public monuments were cut from Hallowell granite and sculpted by her artisans, but why stone from the banks…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

"… Maine Vocational Technical Institute created the monument. This memorial was held on July 31, 1981. This item is in copyright."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"… participated in the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor on June 17, 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… appearance at the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor on June 17, 1864."

Milbridge Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"Engravings on the monuments four sides read: “TO THE BRAVE MEN OF FARMINGTON, who on land and sea freely offered their lives in defense of the union…"

Historic Hallowell - Industry and Immigrants-A Changing Community

"These artisans produced some of the finest public monuments and statuary found in America. The 1850s also brought significant political change, and a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"Early 1800s Henry Knox monument, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society After General Knox’s death in 1806, merchants and traders…"

Lincoln, Maine - Wartime Lincoln

"Wartime Lincoln WWI Monument, Main Street X Use the menu at left to browse various pieces completed by 7th and 8th grade social-studies…"

Great Harbor Maritime Museum

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Abbot Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… the June 18, 1864 consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor. The Bangor Cornet Band was part of the procession into…"