Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"Even the Oddfellow Theater has closed after a 14 year run. It is clear that there are not as many industries as there once was; in fact there are…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"The theater had a pitched roof, beamed ceiling, and square platform stage. For the elite set, there were reserved chairs in the front rows covered by…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"… hall provided entertainment, as did traveling theater companies, minstrel shows and the movie theater, showing silent films accompanied by a local…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"The theater itself was an open air pitched roof design with a square open stage. Acts from Boston and New York were presented and included magicians…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… 4 -- Visit the Centennial Exhibit 1916 • Eagle Theater opens – movies, vaudeville, summer stock, Houdini! 1919 • Passamaquoddy Tidal Project…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… years, the community has had notable bands, movie theaters, and venues for live performances. In the 1800s, however, it was better known for its…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… grocers, hotels, department stores, a movie theater, bowling alley, shoe stores and other retailers providing goods and services to those earning…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Over the course of a few short years, numerous theaters were built and cultural organizations to advance the arts such as the Bangor Symphony…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… the Rolerson family built the Ocean View Movie Theater. Movies and dances were also held in Dark Harbor at the Pendleton Hall."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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