Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"He later became mayor of Bath. On an early Sunday morning of January 27, 1894, at the Sagadahock House, a fire arose."

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

"He built the impressive Monk Humphrey House on Wadsworth Street, a grand three-storey Federal style house, which was dismantled around 1940."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Fales Edgarton House

"… in construction dates from the late 18th century to the mid 19th century. It was a comfortable and proven style with which builders were familiar."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"The builders had the angel moved to the Old North Church so it would not be destroyed. Also the builders had the angel's red boots turned to…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… Asa Clough, Jr., was ship’s carpenter and master builder. Some of the vessels built in Blue Hill during the first half of the nineteenth century…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"Using the Exhibit Builder tool provided on the Maine Memory Network, students pieced together paragraph after paragraph, bringing in the images they…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… of this new church began, overseen by master builder Isaiah Coombs. Arthur Gilman designed the church in the style of Gothic Revival, as stated by…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect William Keith

"Perhaps two of his most outstanding house designs are the one in which he lived on Main Street and that of State Senator Edward Robinson, two lots to…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… distinguished citizen, merchant, farmer, and ship builder. Three of his children became major public figures."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Building Boom, early 19th century

"When not building ships, craftsmen became architects and house builders, evidenced by the many architectural details used in ship construction."

Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"Orrin grew up in Blue Hill and became a builder. He died in the 1920’s. John Edward Horton's Military Discharge Papers X John Horton was a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"Fifty builders and two lighters (unpowered barges used to transfer cargo under tow) for the transport of granite from St."

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

"… Historical Society Within four years, local builder Joseph Berry was hired to construct twenty additional cells to relieve the crowded conditions…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"Zina was a bridge builder, a wagon & carriage builder and a businessman in the Corn Canning Industry."

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

"… Historical Society Early in the century, boat builders built coastal schooners and barges in Warren, north of Thomaston, for transport and trade."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"It was built on May 1st, 1879. Its builder was G. W. Pratt. He designed the hall's appearance, and it was constructed of wood, brick, glass and metal."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"Shipyard owners and builders, Robinson, McCallum and Counce, sold land on the north side of Water Street to Christian Henry Bohndel, a ship’s rigger…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Representative Industries of Cumberland and North Yarmouth

"… Pratt’s workmen married his daughters and became builders. Albion Seabury, who married Dorcas Pratt, established his yard on the northeast side of…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 2 of 3

"… contractor, three granite quarries and a boat builder. There were two pharmacies, two barbers, two clothiers, four tailors, six dressmakers and one…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"Did your dad work? He was a boat builder so he had to find some other jobs to help out with money. Were kids affected? I think they all were."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… astute businessman as well as an outstanding ship builder. The yard goods sold at the store he operated at Newbury Neck came from Boston, New York…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Builders looked to the vast and nearly untouched lumber resources of Maine particularly within the Penobscot watershed."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… of highly successful shipmasters, owners and builders, starting with Captain Mark Pendleton (1811-1888) and continuing through his son Fields…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… the Railroad Bridge to this village, the master-builder, Chas. H Davis invited his employees to make a trip with him to Lewiston."