Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"These items were taken to Willard Kane's store where he weighed and stored them after paying the going price for the same."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"… in the late 19th century, was Annette's grocery store and another grocery store owned by Michael Gannet."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… was a year-round community as well, the existing stores, post office, and hotel at first provided the necessary staples and entertainment for the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s Ship Frank F. Curling, Thomaston, 1878Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston’s waterfront has seen…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"… the Ryder School located across from Durkee’s Store, later moved to become part of the store. District Six School, known as the Sprague School, was…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… these national chain stores, two local department stores (Senter’s and Bath Department Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty parlors…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… came, workers would take the ice down south by ship where they could use it to keep things cold, so produce, meats, and dairy goods would stay…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… this fire were Columbia Hall, candy and meat stores, grocery stores, and a restaurant. One of the buildings that needed considerable reconstruction…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"His store, one of three businesses at an area referred to as the Upper Corner, the intersection of County Road and Wadsworth Street, stood on the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"Ship's Caulking Tool KitDavistown Museum Work was plentiful for ship caulkers, whose job was to fill the seams between the wooden planking."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"… shipbuilders, credited with building at least two ships. General Henry Knox built coasters as early as 1796, according to Eaton, but no records of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"Thomaston ships made regular runs between England and the south in the cotton export trade and, as a result of close business associations, many…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"There were 473 Grant stores nationwide. It was a popular department store used by many citizens of Bath. Bath Town Hall, ca."

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

"… and shopkeeper, worked for Pendleton & Ross ship chandlers beginning in 1854. Martin wrote that Pendleton & Ross was "the largest and finest…"

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

"… from the business, joining Pendleton & Ross, ship chandlers, and their business difficulties. Among the people mentioned are: Albert Wiggin Rinaldo…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Webber’s store wasn’t the only store damaged by the fire. Set from a spark from a horseshoe, the large fire originated at the Sagadahock House on the…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Map of Islesboro

"… Map of Islesboro map of Islesboro  X"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"Our Resources ISLESBORO COMMUNITY RESOURCES INVENTORY All addresses are for Islesboro, Maine 04848, area code 207 unless otherwise noted."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"About Us Grindle Point Lighthouse X TEAM ISLESBORO’S PROCESS From the start, Islesboro stressed student participation and community involvement."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"That building, which housed the grocery store of William Ledyard on property that may have been sold to William Ledyard and Asa Palmer by William…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"… of the chandlery was to sell equipment for ships, such as rope, windlasses, anchors, and canvas."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"Except for those willing to risk their ships for considerable profits, the shipping industry was immobilized. <-Prev."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"This store, located at 782 Washington Street (the southwest corner of the intersection), did very well, surviving for more than 20 years despite…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"In the following year, only two ships were produced, one appropriately named “General McLellan,” after the popular major general, who reorganized the…"