Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"Vose operated the store on the wharf until near his death in 1810. Many deliveries and shipments of goods went through Vose’s wharf."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"Following the fall of French control to the British at Louisburg, Nova Scotia in 1745, the French enlisted the aid of the local Indians to help with…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"Some of the buildings that were in the block before this fire were Columbia Hall, candy and meat stores, grocery stores, and a restaurant."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"At this time, the Old Ell saw its most recent, and perhaps final move. A dry and deep concrete foundation was dug and built for the house to the…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Search the Database

"Renderings are often considered works of art, and therefore may warrant a stand alone record, even if directly related to a commission."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… and Knox Streets, along with several historic buildings, were placed on the National Register of Historic Places, which will help provide continued…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"Currently, this is the site of the Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Co. wharf, east of the Wadsworth Street bridge."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"The leather, carriages and corn stored within were destroyed, amounting to a loss of about $9,000. It was suspected a discharged convict caused the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"… Block Merchants' Row Old Town Hall and Grant Building The Patten Free Library The Railroad Station Sagadahoc Block and Sagadahock House The…"

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

"He provided details about each building and feature included on the plan. It appears on page 190 of the journal."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"Baptists, Methodists, Advent Christians, and the Church of God established organizations with time. The religious communities on the island continue…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"In the process of erecting this building, a few buildings were torn down. Included in the demolition was the Davenport family home, the birth-place…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"The building was purchased from SREA by Ken Young. As of 2009, Stephen Elie owned the building, according to Bath Tax Records."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The building was interesting for a variety of reasons. It was a meeting place, a business center, and a home to many."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"… the wood for home consumption, the care of the buildings, and everything for the care and promotion of my interest… You will please to observe…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"The Greek Revival buildings on Merchants' Row were actually quite simple except for these few architectural details."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"The Universalist Church, located on the west side of Front Street where the Church Block now sits, was completed in 1839."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"The date is on the front of the 3 1/2 story building. The Bath Savings Institution building was first built in an Italianate style."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression

"Before the process began, the students learned techniques for how to conduct an interview from MPBN’s Keith Shortall."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Paine House

"He carried on a successful trade in a store on the site of the Prison Store at the corner of Wadsworth Street."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Prince House

"The Paine Fernald House (no longer standing) was yet another example of the sophistication of the period."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Humphrey House

"A curved stair and mantels with Adamesque detail indicate the work of a trained professional of the time."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The "Edward O'Brien", the "Washington B. Thomas", & "Edna Hoyt"

"Enormous crowds gathered to witness the launch of the 275’ ship. The vessel headed to the river prematurely and, dragging a 4200-pound anchor through…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"After the Liberty Theatre closed in 1923, the building then became the Liberty Garage in 1924 because automobiles were becoming more popular and they…"