Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Bangor, 1849

"The form of the cap is exact, the outlines of the coat and boots very near. his rifile was encased to the lock his valise I carried to the exchange…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"… 21, 1864 and wrote that the illustration shows the wooden store as it was in 1850 and the old factory before it was rebuilt and the brick store as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"He drew the picture in 1864 and included it on page 199 of the Journal he wrote about his life and experiences."

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…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin apple tree, Bangor, ca. 1862

"… when a September tornado split the tree and "laid the largest half on the ground." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"Part 8, pages 135-150 The final section of the Scrap & Sketch Book is primarily about the criminal activity in Bangor, the results of court…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 129-142

"… final pages of Scrapbook 3 continue the story of the 1872 presidential campaign -- the contest between Ulysses S."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes diving off wharf, Hampden, ca. 1840

"Martin wrote that Raynes dove about 20 feet to grab the egg. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"He followed the page of illustration with a "Chapter on Soldiers." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… be expected: economic downturns, the Gold Rush, the outbreak of the Civil War, the first electric railroad, noted floods, and descriptions of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Baptist Church, Bangor, ca. 1850

"It is on page 349 of the journal. He wrote that it was "one of the most venerable as well as modern buildings in this city." View additional…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867

"… and hung on iron grudgeons set in the centre of the posts so as to swing out or in as the case may require..." View additional information about…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"It appears on page 190 of the journal. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"The store also had "the best fashion stove to infuse heat over a large room that ever was invented." Martin opened the store in 1862 after many…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"Martin's narrative describes the whip and the story the young man told. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… apple, then added, "Our next favorite tree was the Ladies blush a small red & green apple a prolific bearer & resembled the snow or Famouse apple…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Arvida Hayford, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… a staunch Democrat and was the Indian agent for the Penobscot Indians in the 1840s for several years."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… wrote in his account of their appearance at the consecration of the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor on June 17, 1864."

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

"… of soldiers "in the free states" before 1861 when the Civil War began. Martin, on page 114 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began in 1864…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"He lived in the Yreka, California, area the rest of his life. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"He wrote that Patten had just purchased the store and hired the wharf opposite and could use Martin's help."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"His illustrations show the Charles Thomas and the John Rice, which had members of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery aboard."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"… and said they "could as the lady as fine as the finest," as well as "swear and be more profane than any sailer." He wrote, "Manners, dress, and the…"