Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 1 of 3

"Between his inauguration on March 4, 1861 and his death on April 15, 1865, Lincoln focused on preserving the union and abolishing slavery by waging…"

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 1 of 2

"… wearing leather gloves, very much looking the part of the daughter of Portland merchant Ezekial Day and the wife of attorney Kiah Bailey Sewall."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Carr O'Brien Block

"This imposing four-storey brick building has served as a bank, commercial shops, sail loft, boot and shoe factory, clothing factory, and now houses…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill

"The completed building was about 50 feet in width, and about the same length, exclusive of the two projecting wings or porches in the front, between…"

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"Large numbers of pictures of the common Maine soldier have survived, and the Maine Historical Society Collection has several representative examples."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3

"The hardships experienced by Maine during the war prompted King to take up the cause of separation from Massachusetts."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 1 of 2

"… Historical Society Two of the treasures of the Maine Historical Society’s collection of early photography are daguerreotypes of Revolutionary War…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"After the death of his brother Henry in 1882, Samuel retired from the ministry and moved to Cambridge to devote himself to writing a three volume…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"The illustrations and his meticulous descriptions of them provide an unparalleled record of architecture, businesses, gardens, schools, churches, and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Crew

"I don't think any of us realized how much time would go into building a website, but it's been a fun journey! Kim Colbeth X Kate Webber X…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"The Carr O’Brien brick building on the opposite corner of Wadsworth Street and Route One, directly adjacent to the prison grounds, was built in 1852…"

Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital

"This provides additional inpatient and outpatient surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and The Birthplace."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"In 1915, a devastating fire consumed the original Watts Block, along with the Telegraph Block - a wooden commercial block next to it, a stable and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"As upset as he was with the "negative" changes in society and especially their effects on his economic prospects, Martin was equally excited about…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"Some of the mantels are of the coveted Thomaston black marble, exports of which generated an annual revenue of some $20-$30,000 during this period."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Historical Society

"Our building, the General Henry Knox Farmhouse, opens at 7:00 p.m. on meeting days for a social hour prior to the meeting."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"On October 27th, 1806 Dunton charged the Knox estate for the making of a shroud, several yards of black crepe, several yards of black silk, black…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today

"They continue to validate the Town Seal and to uphold Thomaston’s reputation as a builder of world-renowned vessels."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Draining the quarry

"The project was started to improve the quality of the pond's swimming water. The Quarry Pond formed in the hollow left by years of work at Baird's…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect James Overlock

"When Cushing died in 1840, Overlock, after building a house for himself on Knox Street, set up his own house building business. Edward W."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 3 of 3

"Although the restaurant has been rebuilt, as of 2013, there are still empty lots on Main Street as a result of the fire."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"Their survival depended on it. Due to their solid construction, approximately 400 original buildings still line the streets throughout the town."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… & O’Brien block in 1852 on the former site of the Paine store at the corner of Wadsworth and Main Streets, in which the new George's National Bank…"