Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… it housed a carding mill, tannery, stave mill, shingle mill, corn and barley gristmills. At the same time, many East Surry men, along with other…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"The line transported laths, shingles, clapboards, and lumber in addition to passengers. Trains ran three times daily and the fare was 37 cents…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"… could be harnessed for power to run saw mills, shingle mills, grist mills, or anything else that needed more power than could be supplied by men or…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Settlers made and sold cedar shingles as well and some towns accepted the shingles as currency. As early as 1838, authorities were touting the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Shingles, clapboards, and laths were shipped to the Boston market while boards and 2’ X 4’s were sold locally."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… for cabin construction and hand hewn cedar shingles were used for roofing. Everything from furniture to sleighs were made from the different types…"