Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"… Working Waterfront, news publication, Island Institute, PO Box 648, 386 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841, 594.9209 www.islandinstitute.org…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"1950Islesboro Historical Society The first public ferry boat, the Governor Brann, was launched in Rockland, Maine, in May of 1936."

Historic Hallowell - Carvers and Quarrymen

"Cole, in his publication for Maine Historic Preservation Commission entitled "Hallowell Granite Works-An Historical Summary-Evolution of the Site"…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"Public recreation took place at the Drift Inn, a grill restaurant that hosted square dances on Wednesday nights, regular dances on Saturday nights."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"… made detailed illustrations of houses and other buildings in and around Bangor where he lived. This illustration is on page 127 of a "scrapbook" he…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… enthusiast, conducted a dancing school in the building in 1849 and drew the illustration in a journal about his life and activities that he began…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"The brick building is captured in a drawing done by John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated a journal…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"He wrote that the front of the building, which contained three stores, was built about 1832. He wrote, "During those days they were the largest…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"The building was constructed for campaign purposes to hold 1,200 people, standing. The illustration, which includes the headquarters of the Young…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Baptist Church, Bangor, ca. 1850

"It is on page 349 of the journal. He wrote that it was "one of the most venerable as well as modern buildings in this city." View additional…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"… Mount Hope Cemetery North Bangor (Veazie) Bangor bridges, churches, schools Bangor commercial buildings James Emerson Cottage Bucksport"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 7 design, Bangor, 1867

"… use the design, "if ever I am so lucky as to build one again and should be compelled to use wooden posts." He noted that he preferred granite and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867

"Martin wrote, "When I build my barn it will be like this if it comes under the head of a possibility."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin dream house, Bangor, 1866

"… on August 15, 1866, of a residence he would build if he had "two thousand dollars in money and a small portion of time each growing season for ten…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"He provided details about each building and feature included on the plan. It appears on page 190 of the journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… church, or other business, or resident of each building on his map. The area is as it existed in the 1830s."

John Martin: Expert Observer - F. A. Soule House, 130 Center Street, Bangor, 1852

"… at 130 Center Street, Bangor, are shown as the buildings and grounds appeared on September 25, 1852."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"… he built, fashions of various eras, numerous buildings, including churches, schools, businesses and residences, and much more."

Architecture & Landscape database - Elmer I. Thomas

"He designed several large public buildings in the state and was building a business both at home and throughout the state."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"Over the course of 15 hours, the fire destroyed 267 buildings, 55 acres and caused over $3 million in damages throughout downtown Bangor and up…"

Lincoln, Maine - About Our Project

"… between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 362-451

"… Rufus Prince his business dealings, his plan to build a new brick store, and, eventually, Martin's departure from the business, joining Pendleton &…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store, Center Street, Bangor, 1862

"… by the fences and sketching churches and various buildings on a roll of paper laid across his knees I found on examining his samples that they were…"