Maine Memory Network

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"Parallel with these developments in the late 1950s to early 1960s, the custom of girls and young women dressing or wearing hair and make-up like…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"Its color, Nile Green (named for the Egyptian river), and hemline palmette designs provide an example of the prevailing Egyptian design influence…"

Lincoln, Maine - Benjamin Chesley

"He used his cattle for meat and hides for clothes as well. He owned over 30 sheep and he bought a herd of cattle every summer."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"… 2010 With images from The Farmington Historical Society and The Farmington Public Library Jacob Abbott played a major role in the development of…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"Adams. The money for the costs of the building was donated by Dr. Aurill. Mr. Cobb purchased the first athletic field for the new building."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"Martin, who worked as an accountant and store keeper, wrote the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 2 of 4

"Other crinoline dresses also feature the fashionable pelerine look. The detached fringed pelerine on a purple shot silk ensemble matches the…"

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2

"… Louis Wilbur Trafton - DisplayGuilford Historical Society For his gallant actions on February 28, Sergeant Trafton was awarded the “Silver Star”…"

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

"Even though the name of the company changed over the years as business waxed and waned, the area remained known as "Katahdin Iron Works." The large…"

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"Saramarie Tripp "Describe your feelings, or the feelings of someone living at this time when steamboats were used" My name is Jeremy Tripp, and I'm…"

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"The “Cove” room carried daytime and evening dresses, coats, jackets, robes, and hats. Osgood’s did 90 percent of their buying at the Boston and New…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"The Lincoln House was four stories; two were made of bricks, and the other two were made of wood. During the time it was open, the hotel was a…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"While there, he became ill and died on October 8, 1829. Reflecting the high esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens, he was buried in…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"The leaves on the trees and ground were orange, yellow and brown. When Keith got to the fox pens his Pa wasn’t ready for the fall harvest."

Historic Hallowell - In Sickness and in Health

"… men were members of the Massachusetts Medical Society and many traveled to Boston for medical conferences."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Architecture

"In the early 1920’s the Odd Fellows built a large Hall and operated it for ten years. The building then turned over to a string of owners, starting…"

Lubec, Maine - A Signature Quilt

"The late 19th Century quilt features squares autographed by women bearing names including Case, Calkins, Kelley, Woodward, Guptill, and Small...all…"

Cary Memorial Library

"Annie Louise Cary was born in Wayne in 1841 and was America's first operatic prima donna. The Wayne Historical Society and the Town Archival Board…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"One route was for passengers, the other for transporting lumber to the mill. Once, when a house caught fire in Lincoln, the train was used to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"They had not considered the tide -- and the bottom propeller prevented the vessel from getting into Rockland harbor at low tide."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… wrote, "when I was in Bangor July the 4th I had the pleasure of seeing the 4 cars which was run on that day I was told from day break until 12…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"The fabric is also reminiscent of influential Italian designer Emilio Pucci, whose name is synonymous with colorful, dramatic prints."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867

"Model for a barn supposing the site is an elevation on a main thoroughfare or connected with a house where room can be obtained on lots conspicuous."…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"… Rink, 1868 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description The Bangor Skating Rink opened on December 25…"