Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - The Opening & Closing of Hallowell's Shoe Companies

"In March of 1966, the factory was moved to a different plant (currently Hannaford) on Whitten Road. In 1974, the shoe factory closed all together."

Historic Hallowell - Carvers and Quarrymen

"… Workers Party headquarters in New York City dated March 13,1895 to Protasio Neri showed him to be involved in organizing the workers in Hallowell…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village Schools

"A parade of students with their books marched from the old school to the new Pine School. East New Portland Central High School X The original…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"However, on March 17 of 1933, amidst much controversy between the summer and year-round residents, the Legislature repealed the 1913 law, which…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"… of Guilford’s biggest businesses burned down on March 1, 2003. The Braeburn Hotel had been many different businesses over the years, including a…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"The first meeting was held March 25, 1904 by the Freemasons. The hall also held a pool hall, family theater, and a gymnasium in which they had…"

Abbe Museum

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Davistown Museum

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Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"In March 1920, Queen’s Hospital was officially incorporated. Rising numbers of patients led Bishop Walsh to arrange the purchase of a large building…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"… dollar renovation to the hospital in March of 1993. This renovation would include a new Emergency Department, new rooms for patients and inpatient…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"The hotel was built on March 3, 1906, and stayed well on through the twentieth century as a major landmark in Guilford."

Caribou Public Library

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… designer, Origin of Martins perfect Waltz & March. I have been sent for to analize some of the most difficult accounts in the state & have done so…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"And enters the union as 23rd state on March 15. • Road to East Machias completed • Stage coaches for passengers run by William Chaloner who also kept…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"March 21, 1909 Today is a sad day. John MacGregor has died. Even though I am older and less of a silly girl, I still have kept this journal, much to…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"… Island can be traced to a clear, cold night in March 1880, when Harvard student Charles Eliot gathered six of his friends together in 34 Grays Hall…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… a Lifetime or Memories of a Lifetime written in March of 1902, some of the first guests of Harbor Cottage included artists George Hollingsworth…"

Historic Hallowell - Logging

"…   The Steam and Boom Company, incorporated on March 29, 1836 in Hallowell along the Kennebec River, was used for logging."

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"… Johnson, a highly respected farming family, on March 27th, 1851, in Appleton, Maine.  They attended local schools in Appleton, but Richardson…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"It opened for business in March 1900 under the direction of Thomas Johnson, an experienced butter maker. F.F. Caswell was the general manager."

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… The I.O.R.M (Improved Order of Red Men) Band marched, followed by the Eastport High School Cadets, and as listed in the program “Float of Cobscook…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"On March 27, 1925, a tragic event occurred. The Bath Opera House had a raging fire. The inside of the Opera House was wood, while the outside was…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"… ,1862, he reports that his unit was preparing to march in Richmond, Virginia, which was just 6 miles away."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"… all the kilns fitted so as to be burned early in March. Creighton Kiln Base, Thomaston, 1900 Into the twentieth century lime kilns were…"