Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"Presque Isle Christmas Tree, Washington, D.C., 1958Presque Isle Historical Society As seen with the Washington Monument in the background."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Phair House, the Bellstead and the Social Security Building

"In 1958, the Bellstead was closed and torn down in 1962. Eight years later, in 1970, the Social Security Building was built on that location and is…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 2 of 3

"… Society Some buildings that Dot’s construction company built for the Northern Maine Fair were the Forum, the eatery, the restrooms, and the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Significant Events

"… Events Located in the north-east corner of the nation it has played a significant part in the country's history and its impact has gone beyond the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Allen Building

"Later the building became the first organized bank called the Presque Isle National Bank. The next change for the building happened when it became…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Agriculture

"Whether as the source of necessary supplies for the lumber industry or as an exporter of agricultural produce to the nation, agriculture has always…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Historical Buildings

"The changing styles of architecture, the regional natural resources and the methods of construction used illustrate its values and how it saw itself…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"… ready for the construction of a new hotel, the Northeastland, on the same site. X Sources: English II Students of Presque Isle High School.”…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Pastimes

"These are the activities that bring people together, encompass the resources of the area and makes Presque Isle a unique place to live."

Presque Isle: The Star City - People

"… to lumbering and agriculture in the 1800s up to the present day, Presque Isle citizens have met challenges to build the community we have today."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Businesses

"… Businesses Businesses large and small have contributed to the growth Presque Isle."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Dairy Farms Memories - Page 1 of 2

"… was in high school, he worked at the JJ Newberry Company as a stock boy and cleaner. He also worked for his father by cutting down trees and making…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Cunningham School

"Skyway Middle School, located on the other side of the city, was expanded in 2005 to serve all of Presque Isle’s middle school students."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Farm Life

"They also brought the butter to the customers and collect money. She sold the butter for seventy-five cents per pound."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"In 1993, the building was sold to the Northeastland Hotel. In January 1994, after 108 years, the building was demolished for parking a parking lot…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Wilder's Jewelry

"Some of the showcases in the store are more than a hundred years old. Ike Wilder didn’t sell just jewelry, but also electric shavers made by Schick…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - About us

"The MCHP grows out of the Maine Memory Network, the Maine Historical Society’s nationally recognized statewide digital museum."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Eddie's Market

"The store was remodeled five times, the last time in 1954. In 1968, Mary and Howard Rice bought Eddie’s IGA. Dave Huntley would become another owner."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Memorial Day, Presque Isle, 1888

"The woman on the right in the doorway is Larla Smith (ne Mrs. Sidney Graves). View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Unitarian Church, Presque Isle, 1895

"The Masonic Temple purchased the property in the late 1930s, and the church was torn down in 1939. The Masonic Temple was built on the property and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Theater

"In the mid 1950s, the owner decided to close the theater. The building was sold to the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Beulah Akeley, Librarian, ca. 1940

"Beulah is mentioned in the March 1945 edition of the Reader's Digest as "The Most Unforgettable character I've Met." View additional information…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Grant Memorial United Methodist Church

"The church was dedicated in January of 1998. The church still serves many today in worship and for other functions."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bethany Baptist Church

"In 1952, the Bethany Baptist Church members decided to add an additional wing. In 1988, they added a second story on the wing."