Maine Memory Network

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 1 of 4

"Discover the Story of Blue Hill Resourceful People, Creative Arts, and Devotion to Community By members of the Blue Hill Historical Society, Blue…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Friendship vessel, Blue Hill, 1907

"Friendship vessel, Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description A sailing vessel named Friendship in Blue Hill."

Blue Hill, Maine - Swimming, Blue Hill, 1907

"Swimming, Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description Swimming at the Bathing Beach in Blue Hill during the…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Picnicking, Blue Hill, 1907

"Picnicking, Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description Picnicking along the coast of Blue Hill in 1907."

Blue Hill, Maine - Waterside Cottage, Blue Hill, 1907

"Waterside Cottage, Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description A rusticator’s waterside cottage in 1907."

Blue Hill, Maine - The Homestead, Blue Hill, 1907

"The Homestead, Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description The Homestead and tennis court at Parker Point, Blue…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Buggy Ride to South Blue Hill, 1907

"Buggy Ride to South Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description Rusticators on a summer ride to South Blue Hill in…"

Blue Hill, Maine - SS Panatoset, Blue Hill, 1907

"SS Panatoset, Blue Hill, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description SS Panatoset yacht in 1907 near Blue Hill."

Blue Hill, Maine - Brooksville to Castine Ferry, 1907

"Brooksville to Castine Ferry, 1907 Contributed by Blue Hill Public Library Description A ferry boat that traveled from Brooksville to…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Bar Harbor: Building of Arts

"… made the announcement: “A New Building for Music at Bar Harbor." For many summers music lovers came to Bar Harbor with ever increasing numbers."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"… trolleys, churches, and, especially dancing and music. In 1855, Martin and 43 other Bangor area men started the "Dancing Fraternity," a group that…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor parade, July 4, 1865

"… of captains Lieut sargents &c all boys and their music being boys with tenore drums." View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… and Germany as well as Maine and Canada, with musical works in all languages, chamber music, many-hands and multi-piano performances, and at some…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"In mid nineteenth century Maine music was popularized through the efforts of individual musicians and local musical groups, especially bands."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1914, the Music Hall suffered severe damage from an explosion due to a gas leak. In 1925, the Music Hall changed ownership to a pool hall, and the…"

Boston Public Library

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Welcome - Valkommen

"Swedish folk dancing and the sounds of Swedish music can still be heard during the various festivals and celebrations."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Wabanaki Today

"… communities to come together, sharing their art, music, dance, and culture with each other, and with visitors."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 1 of 3

"His favorite subjects were music and ancient history. If you lived close to the school, you were allowed to go home to eat lunch."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"… Biddeford High School & Universalist choir musical program, 1891McArthur Public Library South Side of Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur…"

Hollingsworth Fine Arts

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Norridgewock Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… us a visit from Harrison Maine we had no band of Music as is usual on such occasions ..." Martin, his wife, Clara, and their children, Ada, Annie…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"A large facility was needed for major musical events. The Maine Music Festivals were held in the auditorium."