Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The city operated a city hospital, almshouse (which provided housing and daily meals), and a city farm in an effort to care for and meet the needs of…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"… has taken place in the industrial and shopping parks on the western end of town, and investments in new schools have been made."

Architecture & Landscape database - Frederick A. Tompson

"… Street (1912), the Exposition Building on Park Avenue (1914), and the Rich Building (1892) and the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company Building…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"The site is now occupied by a small park. Considered the finest Greek Revival public building north of Boston, the Merchants Exchange was built at…"

Seashore Trolley Museum

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New Hampshire Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"… goods in front of their shops, and sleighs are parked at the sidewalk. Brick commercial blocks at the right are dominated by the new Mussey’s Row…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"… storage building was located between Lucky Garden parking lot and the river. Also you can still find pieces of coal near the river."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… also allowed residents to visit area amusement parks and beaches for pleasure at an affordable cost."

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"Just recently a new park was built on the island to commemorate Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec City."

Life on a Tidal River - The Great Bangor Floods: 1902 and 1976

"X People watch as the parking lot along the Kenduskeag Stream floods, damaging many cars. Photo courtesy of the Bangor Daily News. X"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… of the theater advertised “air cooled” and “ample parking” along with the open fireplace. The Bangor Daily News called it “Maine’s most charming…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"Joseph Healthcare Park. Some of these include endocrinology, rheumatology, and a nutrition center. These are recent additions to the hospital's…"

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

"… monument is on the Pleasant Street edge of the park, and reads “Lubec Incoporated June 21 1811 Commemorated June 21 1911."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"… build the infrastructure for Acadia National Park. Odd Fellows Building, Blue Hill, ca. 1900Blue Hill Historical Society The Odd Fellows and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"Tennis courts, a park, and a basketball court have also covered the old railroads. Guilford Memorial River Walk X (Wikipedia, 2010)…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… Shouse, founder of the Wolf Trap, the National Park for the Performing Arts outside of Washington, DC, gave the company its first official tour."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… the fair grounds were known as the “trotting park.” This oval was created to keep horse races off of Main St."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… as well as the establishment of West Quoddy State Park and other conservation areas have contributed to an increasing number of visitors to Lubec…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Warren Island became a state park in 1959 and is the only State Park that is accessible solely by water."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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