Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fred Ryder, Bangor, 1864

"… he found him work on a farm and a chance to go to school. The illustrations, on page 596 of the Martin's "Journal" that he wrote and illustrated…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"… can be seen in the back, attached to the front building.Farmington Historical Society In 1859, Franklin County exported $92,000 worth of apples…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"A new school was built in 1954, at the site of the current town office. Islanders have fond memories and horror stories of school life before and…"

Poland Spring Preservation Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"The building today, still retains its boardwalk style front. One side of Lowell's was devoted to dry goods such as: overalls, Aunt Lydia’s carpet…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The Railroad Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad station…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Frederick A. Tompson

"Notable extant examples of his work in Portland include the West Mansion on the Western Promenade (1911), the Emerson School on Munjoy Hill…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"He would fly over the fishing grounds, locate the schools of herring, and radio the location to the fishermen."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd

"… three villages had their own stores, churches, schools and post offices, so the young people took advantage of the socials to get to know people…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Market Hall, Bangor, 1846

"Construction of the Market Hall began in 1836. The foundation was completed, but the economic downturn of 1837 ended construction on the building."

Architecture & Landscape database - Elmer I. Thomas

"… Block in Rockland (1892), Brunswick High School (1892), and the McLain School in Rockland (1892)."

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan Then and Now

"We are not sure why so many beautiful buildings have been torn down for parking lots or chain stores, but we needed to make a short movie on this."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"Wiggin Nathaniel Harlow Elizabeth Blowers Mr. Spanford Singing School Plan of north end of Bangor"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… meats, pies, cakes &co & found time to attend school, also washed & done up the family clothing."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Schools, post offices and churches were established in whatever manner possible—run out of private homes before they had buildings of their own."

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"They began building around the year 1882. The hall was bought by William Hayden who put new floors in it."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Thereafter they were convinced to move their school to Strong, where they operated the May School until Sara's death on December 30, 1888."

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

"Mt. Abram High School and four MSAD 58 schools, as well Strong town office building, have switched to pellet boilers, and the mill contributes…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… 3, pages 72-120 Annie Martin Snow death, dance school, Katahdin Charcoal Iron finances and closing, Martin fruit trees   Part 4, pages 121-end…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Third Parish Church, Bangor, 1865

"… a mud hole or run containing just room enough to build the building on and give a space sufficient to hitch and turn horses was vacant on French…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"These distinct areas historically had their own schools, stores, and post offices, so that each could operate on their own."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Shipyards

"… shipbuilders were pressed into service to build the four mast schooner Katherine May. The Boston & Bangor Steamboat Company (1834-1935) serviced a…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Eaton W. Tarbell

"… brick Georgian Revival style favored for high school and college buildings, calling it “way behind the times”, “antique”, and “in grandfather’s…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"The surrounding forests provided wood for building and fuel, berries, and nuts for food, and animals for fur and meat."