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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"… (1823-1904) drew several images of the inside of the shop he kept on Center Street in Bangor for several years starting in 1862."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashion in Bangor, 1865

"… bonnets, in 37 years. Martin wrote, on page 88 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" that he began on June 14, 1864, "manufacturers made a clean sweep to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor parade, July 4, 1865

"… journals and scrap and sketch books. On page 105 of the "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began in 1864, Martin wrote, "Another splendid feature in the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"Some of the people and events mentioned: Neil Kullborg drawings Ernst Sjostodt Stanfords Ball, Bangor Jesse Stone Katahdin Iron Works history Owen H."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Design for rustic fence, gate, Bangor, 1867

"… well the fourth, his cellar the fifth his grounds the sixth, the passage to a house barn garden field or pasture is one continual pleasure or…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Circus swing, Boston, 1853

"Of the circus swing, he wrote, "The introduction of swing exercises on a rope as below commenced in this Circus which was as wonderful as any feats…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"Charles Snell of Bangor was the son of a doctor. The Charles Snell pictured practiced in Bangor and his father in Oxford County."

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

"… about the last days of Miller doctrine in this part of the county." View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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 - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"Martin wrote that the girl's mother was ill and became an invalid and, "this little girl assumed the house work cooked nice bread, meats, pies, cakes…"

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

"… left, where a slightly more detailed account of the contents of each section can be found.   Part 1, pages 000-26 Bangor House, Franklin House…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Skating Rink, 1868

"Admission was 10 cents or $2 for a season ticket. Martin's illustration includes the surrounding area: two steamer wharfs and Broad Street behind…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin, Bangor, 1865

"She and her brother John Jr. were the only two of the six Martin children to survive their parents. At left is Ada as she was dressed from ages 4 to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin cone cedar tree, Bangor, 1866

"In his description of the tree, he referred to a drawing on page 490 of his "Journal" where he wrote about a "magnificeient blackheart cherry tree."…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin as zephyr, Bangor, 1866

"… accountant and shopkeeper, drew the illustration of his daughter on page 147 of a "Scrap & Sketch Book" he began writing and illustrating in 1864."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"He began writing the journal about his life in 1864. Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing, Bangor, ca. 1865

"He wrote under the illustration, "Of all the amusements in the world Dancing properly conducted is the most innocent, civil, cheapest, and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Old Bill, gundalow crossing Penobscot River, Bangor, 1846

"He described the challenging trip across the river. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Marcellus Emery, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… war -- as well as Emery's pledge at the end of the war of his support for the Union. Martin was an accountant and shopkeeper who wrote about his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Ellsworth Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… off on a hard floor will jump from the top of the shed about 8 feet his element is to be up in the air." View additional information about this…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 0-46

"… to page 46 The section includes the Constitution of the organization, information about Acadian Hall, Wasgatts Quartet, a list of members…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"Building of Arts, Bar Harbor, ca. 1910Jesup Memorial Library The hotel scene did start to fade. Rich summer visitors wanted more than just rooms."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"It appears on page 252 of the journal. He reported that when they arrived at Belfast, the owners decided to try to vessel at sea and headed for…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Clara Cary, Rinaldo Wiggin, John Martin, Bangor, 1844

"The illustration is on page 186 of the journal. Martin (1823-1904), an accountant who was interested also in architecture, gardening, fashion…"