Maine Memory Network

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"By 1820 there were 77 students. Mr. Hall was said to be one of the best mathematicians in the whole state of Maine!"

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

"… of his children Annie and John Martin Jr., his house and gardens on Center Street -- with illustrations, and business dealings and failures…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"… events, and places included are: Bangor Pest House Nath Harlow Alonzo E. Raynes Rufus Prince Capt. Mitchell Cyrus Lord Cassander Cary E."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"Coombs Eben French Court House Maine Charity School Bangor House Peter Edes Bangor-Old Town railroad Mount Hope Cemetery North Bangor (Veazie) Bangor…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Meet Blue Hill's Project Team

"The Jonathan Fisher House . The Fisher House seeks to perpetuate the memory, spirit, works and teachings of the Reverend Jonathan Fisher, the first…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"And, the Customs House, originally built in 1858, was expanded toward the river in 1911, doubling its floor space while retaining its architectural…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… front; above these columns is an inscription that states, “Davenport Memorial In Memory of Charles Davenport.” This particular building designed by…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Moving to Maine: There to Here - Page 3 of 3

"Growing up, my mother didn’t have a TV or toys. She grew up poor and moved to seek a new life in the United States of America."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"… by 1890 soldiers’ homes were established in 16 states, and orphanages in 17 states. The third and final ideal is loyalty."

Skowhegan Community History - Farming in the Skowhegan Area

"… as a way to support farmers across the state. The Grange was very important to the farmers because it provided low cost insurance, had lobbying…"

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

"After Daniel Wilkinson's death sentence, the law stating No Capital Punishment in Maine was made. Daniel's partner was sentenced to life in prison…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… ended the American Revolution in 1783; the treaty stated that the eastern boundary of the United States was the St."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"The church records state that Crosby was involved in many issues concerning the church. Days of “humiliation, fasting and prayer” were often…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904) of 130 Center St., Bangor, designed…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin Jr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In one of a series of illustrations and narrative about post…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier, Bangor, ca. 1860

"… Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor High School, Abbott Square, 1865

"… Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Noted Bangor architect Benjamin Deane (1790-1867) designed the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… the community in the House of Representatives, State Senate and on the Governor’s Council. Jeremy Porter built one of Strong’s most beautiful…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… the church in the style of Gothic Revival, as stated by the Sagadahoc Preservation Architectural Surveys."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… had been chosen as one of eight schools in the state to participate in the Maine Community Heritage Project."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… was a very successful man, yet he only built one house, sometimes also called the "mansion house." Although George Stevens had no children of his…"

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

"Raynes James Stratton Dr. Moses Adams Mary Adams Reed Harding Dr. Increase Sanger Hampden House Rufus Prince Clara Cary Mabelle Martin Ada Martin"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… youth who will go on to make their mark on the state and the nation." Principal Corson said the new building would be completely renovated with…"