Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"… Point, Smith’s Landing and, by 1891, at Dark Harbor. Steamboats, however, did not usually transport residents of Islesboro to or from nearby towns…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Shipbuilding: An Important Early Industry

"Sawmill at Mill Stream, Blue Hill, ca. 1910Blue Hill Historical Society The shipyards were mostly located around the inner harbor, at Conary Cove…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Movies and dances were also held in Dark Harbor at the Pendleton Hall. Balls and concerts were held at the old hotels."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 2

"… named Goodwin shows the fishing fleet in the harbor with the village beyond. More site specific are five images that document downtown commercial…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"The panoramic view of the harbor was spectacular. The Inn was designed by William R. Emerson, who figured importantly in the development of the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"There is also a large ferry in Bar Harbor (called the Bluenose). It travels from Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia, Canada."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… up the pretty little bay searching for a safe harbor to start a new life. As they lay at anchor surrounded by forested hills near a serene cove…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… of Long Island’s Hamptons, Newport, even Bar Harbor. And far cooler, for even the Rhode Island and Maine shores offered limited respite during…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"Bucksport and Bangor Bar Harbor train leaving Bangor, ca. 1900Bangor Public Library This was a short line chartered March 1, 1870 to run 18.8…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The British seized ships in the harbor and burned eight. Selectmen Patten and Bradbury, fearing that the British would burn their village, negotiated…"