Maine Memory Network

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

"Russell (son at left) and Judson Smith were making ice cream, circa 1942. Soon after, Russell left to fight in World War II."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"Randlett. The ice cream shop still remains, now known as the Dark Harbor Shop. Dark Harbor Post Office, Islesboro, ca."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"Clary Ice Cream and Candy Store. This was known as the “sweetest place in town” according to a 1907 newspaper article."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… in West Farmington to load cans of milk and cream, which were bound for the Turner Creamery in Auburn. The “creamery” still stands."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… where an early family, the Philbricks, crafted cream pots, bean crocks, molasses jugs, milk pans and other vessels from the red clay of the nearby…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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