Maine Memory Network

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

"… the Bangor & Bucksport Railroad line was located starting in 1873. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… by a detailed description of the swing and its construction. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… "attention, order arms," in his dress coat, and going to drill. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"… and accompanies the description he wrote about himself and his life. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin as zephyr, Bangor, 1866

"… was involved, his family, his activities, and life in the Bangor area. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… in gardening, fashion, architecture, and, especially, dance. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"… the illustration, on page 43-44 of his 1864 "Scrap and Sketch Book." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"… that teachers arranged the flowers for the casket and funeral. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Jr., Bangor, 1865

"… wading in the mud in 1865; and with Fred Wood playing horse in 1864. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"It appears on page 190 of the journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"It was built in 1832. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… and children, so they would know more about his life and activities. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… business, transportation, fashion, and dance, among other topics. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden House Bar, 1837

"… but did so because it was important to representing the past. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Two star skaters, Bangor, 1868

"… the skaters and skating at the rink in detail in the Scrap Book. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846

"He described the challenging trip across the river. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"… and Wilson." The illustration appears on page 132 of the scrapbook. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"… narrative describes the whip and the story the young man told. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing, Bangor, ca. 1865

"… conducted is the most innocent, civil, cheapest, and respectable." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"… the very best material and painted & varnished and clean as a penny." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… the surrounding area: two steamer wharfs and Broad Street behind them. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… a teenager, Martin worked for Hopkins on his farm and in his store. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"He probably copied an earlier drawing into his 1864 journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… house and grounds, which he details in other portions of the journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."