Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"Outbound freight typically consisted of potatoes, lumber, starch, and hay while inbound freight was fertilizer, grain, and flour."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… was a 70 foot white spruce from the Elmbrook farm of Miss Alice Kimball. The tree, estimated to be over 100 years old, had a diameter at the base…"

Skowhegan Community History - Farming in the Skowhegan Area

"… farmers and they were selling wheat, corn and potatoes in markets as far away as Boston, New York and Philadelphia."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"John R Braden Presque Isle Historical Society If one were to look up when standing in front of the ticket booth at the Braden Theatre on Main…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 2 of 3

"Northern Maine Fair Memories Presque Isle Historical Society Some buildings that Dot’s construction company built for the Northern Maine Fair…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 3 of 3

"Northern Maine Fair Memories Presque Isle Historical Society She misses when all the families came and had a picnic lunch."

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Baptist Church

"State Street Baptist Church Text by Karlee and Laurin, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X X…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle’s Historic Fire Station

"Presque Isle’s Historic Fire Station Text by Ethan and Logan, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - People

"People Varied and interesting personalities have made Presque Isle a vibrant community. From the beginnings with Native Americans to lumbering and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Outdoor Pool

"Presque Isle Outdoor Pool X Text by Mary and Chelsea, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales Buildings

"Carroll's Auto Sales Buildings c. 1859, New location X C. 1958 X Text by Keith, Kristen and Josh, students at Presque Isle Middle School…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"Thompson's Memorial X Text by Kolby and Rachel, Presque Isle Middle School students Images from X The first marble works shop in Presque…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Cunningham School

"Cunningham School Text by Cody and Duzie, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X X The…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 2 of 3

"Adventures in Aroostook County X After high school, he was drafted into the army as a medical officer."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 3 of 3

"… Adventures in Aroostook County"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Wilder's Jewelry

"Wilder's Jewelry X Text by Tony and Cole, students at Presque Isle MIddle School Images X Ike Wilder, a well-known Presque Isle jeweler…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library

"Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library Text by Megan and Samantha, Presque Isle Middle School students Images from and the students X Before…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"Northeastland Hotel X Text by Jonah and Josh, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society Images from…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Grant Memorial United Methodist Church

"Grant Memorial United Methodist Church Text by Emma and Hana, students at Presque Isle Middle School Images from X X The current site of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bethany Baptist Church

"Bethany Baptist Church X Text by Corey and Jensen, students at Presque Isle Middle School Images from X The Bethany Baptist Church…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad and Maine Public Service Building

"Aroostook Valley Railroad and Maine Public Service Building X Text by Jacob and Craig, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Moving to Maine: There to Here - Page 3 of 3

"Moving to Maine: There to Here X Other than shoes, there were a lot of things that my parents did not have, like an indoor toilet."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Moving to Maine: There to Here - Page 1 of 3

"Moving to Maine: There to Here Text by Alana, a student at Presque Isle Middle School Images from After moving to the United States for freedom and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Allen Building

"Allen Building Text by Adam and Griffin, students from Presque Isle Middle School Images from and the students X X The Allen Building is…"