Maine Memory Network

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"The wide range of amusements included a bowling alley, a dance hall, a merry-go-round, swings, a shooting gallery, a baseball throw, exhibit booths…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… was extended to provide a stage, two dressing rooms, and a store room below. Drapes were purchased and arranged so that the entire stage can be…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"Many Hampden women worked in the mill’s rag room. In 1840 another Hampden mill, the Norton Paper Mill, began operation using machinery to make paper…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… the town hall that was used as the “multipurpose room.” Hampden Academy alone used it for most school dances, band practice, orchestra practice…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… and Woodbutcher tools from 1991-1999 and the Bath Amusement Center from 1967-1971, and many people lived there as well."

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"… Traction Company of Skowhegan created a small amusement park on the little lake called Lake Wesserunsett in Lakewood Grove."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Activities for Rusticators

"1910Jesup Memorial Library Cultural Amusements Entertainment options increased with each new summer season as many hotels offered more amenities and…"