Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden Town House, 1849

"… were on the ground in rear of the academy at the time the british soldiers were on the banks of the River ready for action when our Soldiers…"

Early Maine Photography - Studio Portraits

"… give his pictures all the richness and romance of the Italian school." The Portland Transcript reported on November 13, 1852, that Carleton had…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"1865 The usual "bill of fare" for the Civil War soldier included hard tack. The flour and water cracker was often dunked in coffee or fried with…"

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 2 of 2

"SEE NOTES Mattie A Pinette - Medals and AchievementsGuilford Historical Society After the successful landings and the liberation of France, Mattie…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting

"Once the ice was off the river, it would be pulled by horse to the nearest ice house. There the ice blocks would run down a ramp, to be set by tons…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Buttons

"As more items were given to the Society, the buttons were forgotten. Years later, members of the Society uncovered the bag in a closet."

Early Maine Photography - MHS Early Maine Photography Collections

"1849Maine Historical Society The early Maine photographs at Maine Historical Society are loosely dived into three categories: The…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"Photo Courtesy of the Larchmont (NY) Historical Society. X The Rhode Island Century described the Larchmont “as one of the finest side-wheel…"

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

"Lawrence were fishing grounds for the rest of the season. Aaron Lightfoot gives an account of the hardships of fishing in an excerpt from Dr."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Shipyards

"… the end of Hampden’s shipbuilding days, except for a brief period at the beginning of World War I when Hampden’s shipbuilders were pressed into…"

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"The inscription on the bottom of the monument says: “Erected in honor of the men of Lincoln who served their country in the war which preserved the…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"A year later, more people joined the fire department. It was now up to 25 men. When 1954 came, the town had built a two-bay fire station."

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"Another young man sat for a Bowdoinham photographer in his fraternal garb of sash, belt, hat, and sword."

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

"He wrote under the illustration, "Of all the amusements in the world Dancing properly conducted is the most innocent, civil, cheapest, and…"

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

"… the building was raised five or six feet above the grade of the new Strickland Block and a new front added."

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 2 of 2

"… assisted him in the trade of finish carpentry for houses and buildings from 1856 to 1871. The Weeks family resided on such Munjoy Hill streets as…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"… skirts, jackets, and blouses that became the norm for the working and active woman's everyday wear could be purchased ready-made."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"1965Maine Historical Society In the 1960s, as in the 1950s, new synthetic fibers, at this time notably metallic looking lurex, vinyl, and a heavier…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"This was the end of the beginning of the new St. Joseph Hospital. Recent Developments Firefighters carrying patient into St."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin in Spanish cloak, Bangor, 1846

"He called it a silk, round topped fur hat. He also described the rest of his outfit, including where he purchased the items."

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"It was well known for the place to buy the best “knickers” in town. The store was in operation for a rather long period of time and was open straight…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1870 to 1900

"Also allowing for fuller sleeves, is a London made cream light wool cape with purple silk lining, lace shoulder frills and high lace trimmed collar."

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"The basic mail route for the surrounding towns of Maine started on March 3, 1825. Mail came from different places."

Architecture & Landscape database - Elmer I. Thomas

"Notable examples of his work include the Camden Opera House (1893), the Atkinson Block in Lewiston (1892), the Syndicate Block in Rockland (1892)…"