Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"In 1900 a contractor built E.A. Weatherbee’s Hardware store for Edward Albert Weatherbee, Albert Washington Weatherbee’s son."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Fires - 1849 to 1924

"… in a broom shop and quickly spread to the harness shop, paint shop and woodshop. The facility was completely destroyed."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"Many of the buildings were filled with wounded and dead rebel soldiers. The most of the male portion of the inhabitants were in the army, either…"

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…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Webber’s store wasn’t the only store damaged by the fire. Set from a spark from a horseshoe, the large fire originated at the Sagadahock House on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 534-603

"He drew illustrations of the inside of the shop and provided details about the contents. Martin mentioned the outbreak of the Civil War, and the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"Thompson in 1886. The marble shop created memorial works, including headstones and gravestones. After Thompson died in 1912, Frank Barney, his son…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"His own small store was robbed three times, which contributed to its demise.   Part 5, pages 77-96 People and topic mentioned include: Lincoln…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Eddie's Market

"The store was sixteen feet by twenty-four feet and had two fulltime employees. The store was remodeled five times, the last time in 1954."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… department stores (Senter’s and Bath Department Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty parlors, many restaurants and a number of jewelry…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"A woodworking shop was added, in which prisoners were taught how to build wooden wagons, buckboards, buggies and sleighs."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"Blacksmith shops, ships’ chandlers, block makers and sawmills lined the south side of Water Street, while the north side was lined with houses of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Watts Block

"He built an impressive three-storey brick hip-roof building and presented it to the town of Thomaston."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"Presque Isle declared the day a “holiday” with shops and businesses closed so residents could attend the event."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"Gray Boats, Newbert & Wallace, Crowell and Thurlow, Atlantic Coast Company, and Edward T. Gamage were active shipyards in the 20th century with…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"His store, one of three businesses at an area referred to as the Upper Corner, the intersection of County Road and Wadsworth Street, stood on the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"He also ran a tinsmith shop, a store that sold metal goods, and an iron foundry that later became Bath Iron Works."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - JP Cilley Ledger From Post

"§ Participated in the Battle of Haws Shop May 28, 1864. § Participated in the Battle of White House Landing May 30, 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… which, in part, led to the failure of his shop. An ardent Republican, he supported the war, deplored the "secesh" element in Bangor, Democratic…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Downtown Main Street maintains its importance in the town as every year it hosts Presque Isle’s Pioneer Days and parades attract spectators from all…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Wilder's Jewelry

"In 1950, he bought the Holmes Jewelry store and changed the name to Wilder’s. Some of the showcases in the store are more than a hundred years old."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"… of Route One/Main Street and Wadsworth Streets, and currently serves as the Prison Store. <-Prev. Page ......................... Next Page->"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office, Lincoln, Built in 1856

"He ran a general store during his lifetime and passed it down to his son Charles F. afterward. The other part of the building was occupied by…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"… Barn was set on fire E H Tebbets horse shed and 4 stores commencing at I W Pattens and running north Cyras Goss were entirely consumed so the walls…"