Maine Memory Network

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

"He reportedly signed up 110 men in two days for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, in which he became a captain."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Barber Shop, Islesboro, ca. 1900Islesboro Historical Society HEWES POINT Hewes Point was named for Paoli Hewes, who established a salt works on the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Memorial Day, Presque Isle, 1888

"… name, "Bouquet." Above the second floor is the sign, "Photography Rooms." Note the late 1880's fashions."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… south on Route 1, travelers are greeted with a sign that says “Welcome to Presque Isle, the Hub of Aroostook County.” The development of Presque…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression

"… conducted a live interview with his aunt, Signe Gardner of Thomaston, as well. Along with Keith Shortall, Maine Historical Society staff also…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… of the construction personally if the Governor signed the bill. The bill passed. Gould personally oversaw the construction and paid for half."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Business owners also advertised by placing large signs outside their shops; these symbols made people instantly recognize the type of retail store."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… to his studies, but he loved his country more and signed up to serve on the 12TH of June in Company C of the 4th Maine regiment of volunteers."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

"… Description Governor Joseph Brennan signed the guest book at the site where the Double Eagle II balloon lifted off from Presque Isle on…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"Shipbuilding Sign with Ship, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Text by Margaret McCrea."

Historic Hallowell - Dr. John Hubbard

"… Hubbard's most notable act as Governor was to sign the "Maine Law"-An Act for the Suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling Shops-the state's…"

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

"Some of the signs in the illustration read, "Democrat House no illumination," "Three cheers for illumination on the left," and "Grant and Wilson."…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 2 of 3

"… coming this way (north) and when James saw the sign for Old Town he said, “This isn’t the way to Waterville."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 3 of 3

"… tailored front pleated skirt and no flare, a sign of the straightening silhouette. Towards the decade's end, the emergence of the one-piece dress…"

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby

"Most aren’t ever brave enough to sign up for the army in their lifetime. While Thomas G. Libby was in the army, he was shot in the left hand and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… post-war decline, but had begun to show serious signs of deterioration, especially on the fringes."

Lincoln, Maine - Aroostook War

"… killed due to fighting in the war thanks to the signing of a treaty. The people that did die, died of an illness or an injury."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"The navy gaberdine suit, albeit with a skirt showing signs of later alterations or updating, reflects the popular peplum jacket style."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Thirty days later, this act - signed by Edmund S. Muskie - was made into law. The islands’ ferry system was now state owned and operated."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"On July 1, 1966, the Medicare Act was signed into law. As a result, hospitals were required to pass stringent inspections in order to receive…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… Society organized its own church with a covenant signed by John Crosby and nine others. In 1835 a building was erected on land presented by John…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"Certain signs cut on trees marked paths from one home to another; and if marks were cut just right, the traveler could find his way after dark."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… by 1810, and there was a wheelwright shop, a shoe shop, a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, and eleven homes. West vs."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Memorial Library 1960 • The Lobster Trap Gift Shop opens – first gift shop catering to tourists 1962 • Roosevelt International Bridge opens…"