Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - A Short History Of Performing Arts On Mount Desert Island

"A Short History Of Performing Arts On Mount Desert Island Text by Gina Sabatani and Taylor Thomas-Marsh Nestled alongside Maine's central coast, the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Civil War

"Civil War James Parker, Artificer, First Maine Heavy Artillery Regiment, ca. 1863Mount Desert Island Historical Society Soon something much…"

Lincoln, Maine - William Kelly, Lincoln, 1943

"… was a Lincoln resident who enlisted after Pearl Harbor. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942-1945."

Mt. Desert Island Hospital

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Boothbay Region Historical Society

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Jesup Memorial Library

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Abbe Museum

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"In 1891, the newly constructed Dark Harbor landing was host to regular steam boat trips from Rockland, and thus began the third summer community on…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A New Look at an Old Painting

"… landscape features, a view that encompasses busy harbor and prosperous village, surrounded by farms at harvest time."

Architecture & Landscape database - Lost Gardens of Eden

"Bar Harbor was called Eden for 1796 to 1918, and the last fifty years of that period was in many ways a “Golden Age” of architectural and garden…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Along the Waterfront

"… common themes were information about ships in harbor, what the longshoremen were working on, and notable large fish that were caught."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"1911Islesboro Historical Society SABBATHDAY HARBOR/RYDER’S COVE This harbor was named by the fishermen who, after weeklong labors, rested in its…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"Baird's Quarry Swan's Island granite was quarried at sites around the island, providing work for many laborers and the businesses that supported…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Student genealogy

"Student genealogy Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society As members of a small island school, many of Swan's…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"Sports Organized Sports Swan's Island softball team, ca. 1978Swan's Island Historical Society Much as the 1950s were all about the Brooklyn…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"Minturn Schoolhouse Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society The Minturn Schoolhouse was built in 1899…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd

"Summer Pleasures cont'd Seaside Hall in Atlantic village, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society Ice cream socials were also…"

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

"The Crew The Crew X The Swan's Island team put in a lot of work over the course of the one year project."

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…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"Winter Fun Four skaters on Goose Pond, Swan's Island, ca. 1924Swan's Island Historical Society Winters would also be a time to find islanders…"