Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Wood Ashes or Gold Dust?

"Hard currency was scarce. There was, however, one commodity available to the settlers, that required only hard work, fire that trees that had ten…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… banks, like the Veazie bank, was used until currency was standardized by the U.S. in _____Bangor Historical Society I am much obliged to the one…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… as well and some towns accepted the shingles as currency. As early as 1838, authorities were touting the potential of the potato to Aroostook…"