Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… from Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Events and their dates are the most interesting points the mind dwells on and all history is…"

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

"… Works, 1890Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum In October 1885, when he was 62 years old, John Martin left his home in Bangor for long…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812

"War of 1812 Text by Karyn Field There is no doubt that by the time of the Battle of Hampden, September 3, 1814, the British were already familiar…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street

"Summer Street X Text by a Reeds Brook Middle School student Walking Tour of Historic Summer Street No neighborhood is more reminiscent of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"Early Schools Text By: Kathy Lambert Return to Online Exhibits The early schools of Strong were called rural or district schools and were situated…"

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

"Carroll's Auto Sales During World War II, General Motors was making just enough cars to stay in business because they were making tanks to help the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Electric generator delivery, Presque Isle, 1959

"Electric generator delivery, Presque Isle, 1959 Contributed by Oakfield Historical Society Description Chase Transport Corporation…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Cars, Model T Responses from students in Mr. Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: Erynn Libby "Research your topic and summarize the ‘who, what…"

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church

"Methodist Church Responses from four students in Mrs. Harris’ Social Studies class can be viewed below: Methodist Church, Lincoln, ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"Weatherbee Hardware Responses from students in Mr. Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: E. A. Weatherbee, Lincoln, ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Frederick A. Edwards

"Frederick A. Edwards Responses from students in Mr. Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: Frederick A."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"… sold the quarry with ten acres of property to the state for $3,000 as a site for the Maine State Prison."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"… deployed some very good teams to play county and state rivals, but the first state championship didn’t come to Mount Desert until 1955."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 1 of 2

"VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) Union & Journal (Biddeford, Me.), 24 June 1864 X After the war ended both the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"Intro: pages 22-71   Part 2, pages 22-71 Martin revisits details he previously included in other writing about his family's history, his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"… Intro: pages 452-534 Approximately 1855-1859   Part 7, pages 452-534 In this section Martin wrote in detail about the births of his children…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 121-end

"Intro: pages 121-end   Part 4, pages 121-end The final section of Martin's scrapbook begins with his reflections on the new inventions and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 604-650

"Intro: pages 604-650 Approximately 1860-1865   Part 9, pages 604-end John Martin concluded his 650-page journal writing about the effects of the…"

Biddeford Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - The Blizzard of '34 - Page 1 of 2

"… descended, and went, leaving Main Street in this state near the Columbian Store. Blizzard, Lubec, January 1934Lubec Historical Society The…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"146. This bridge was constructed by the Maine State Highway Commission in 1923. This two span slab concrete span is the eastern bridge of the pair."

South Bristol Historical Society

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Caribou Public Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"… with the act passed by the legislature of the State of Massachusetts. The name Mexico was chosen in admiration for the country of Mexico and its…"