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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 121-end

"…   Part 4, pages 121-end The final section of Martin's scrapbook begins with his reflections on the new inventions and changes in life --…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"The creative talents of the citizens of Rumford are shown at the many craft fairs during the holiday season, and summer festivals."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867

"Gate no 6, he wrote on page 13 of his "Scrap Book No 3," "is designed not to be located too near a house and is made for service and show." Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"Some of the people and events mentioned are: Allen Rogers Reed Harding Ephraim Stubbs Alonzo Raynes Rebecca Raynes Mary Ann Harding Attending school…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's cart, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… and provided a detailed illustration. On page 73 of the journal, he wrote, "During this summer I became a quite a mechanic I made me a cart with…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 84-107

"People and events discussed include: The Berger Family Dr. P. B. Mills Fred Foster John Z. Ricker Mount Holyoke Weather records Wood Bishop & Co."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29

"Most of the clippings in this section and this journal, however, relate to politics. Items mentioned include: Horse racing Dr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"He offers and illustration and a quite interesting discussion of a former slave who lived in Bangor and who explained to Martin and others what…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 48-64

"He discusses a number of local politicians and projects, including the plan for a Bangor to Waterville Railroad."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"… to discuss current events and other topics, the destructive freshet of 1846, a trip to Ellsworth with his mother, business failures, property…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"… of our once peacable city," largely blaming the Irish for the decline. People and topics mentioned include: Rinaldo B."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 139-194

"Wiggin Nathaniel Harlow Elizabeth Blowers Mr. Spanford Singing School Plan of north end of Bangor"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 47-90

"Martin also writes profiles and provides photos of: Samuel R. Yeaton Charles L. Marston Mark W. Dresser John F. Wellington Charles C."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 72-120

"… Junior, dances and dance schools, the final days of Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co., and his fruit trees."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 30-47

"… his discussion -- often quite strident -- of Democratic politics in Maine and nationally, generally portraying Democrats as scoundrels politically…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"… section Martin wrote in detail about the births of his children Annie and John Martin Jr., his house and gardens on Center Street -- with…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-73

"… Martin (1823-1904) begins his formal accounting of his life and experiences with a genealogy of his and his wife's families, his mother's life in…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"Bass Park has seen a number of top-notch musical arts such as Gene Autry, the famous singer of Here Comes Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nosed…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… and successfully at the highly popular Arts and Craft Show, held each year at the Historical Society."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"It was a state-of-the-art ferryboat and was named after the congresswoman who represented Maine from 1942 until 1973."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"Since then, no trace. The brick edifice, at Water and Main Streets, still stands as of 2010, but no one seems to know what happened to the gift from…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Elmer I. Thomas

"… large public buildings in the state and was building a business both at home and throughout the state."

Architecture & Landscape database - Frederick A. Tompson

"… Building on Park Avenue (1914), and the Rich Building (1892) and the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Building (1900-01), both on Exchange…"

Poland Spring Preservation Society

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