Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Prominent Women Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903Farmington Public Library…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Sports

"… as in newspapers around the globe, occupied a prominent role in the Press Herald and Evening Express papers."

Historic Hallowell - Wire, Ice, and Iron Industries

"1880Hubbard Free Library Many prominent industries in historic Hallowell settled along the Bombahook, the banks of Vaughan Stream."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Stairs-Beckwith Farm, Presque Isle, ca. 1950

"… of the farm buildings could be displayed in a prominent place in the home. These farm buildings were located on Academy Street in Presque Isle…"

Lubec Historical Society

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Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Dummer House

"Nathaniel Dummer held several prominent roles in the civic life of Hallowell. He served as the town's first postmaster from 1794 to 1802."

Historic Hallowell - Basic Fire Fighting Technology

"… since motorized equipment was first installed in Hallowell.The fire department used lots of technology, but these were some of the most prominent."

Historic Hallowell - In Sickness and in Health

"While there are numerous prominent figures providing health care for the residents of Hallowell, there are five of special note: four doctors…"

Historic Hallowell - More About the Johnson Brothers

"By the mid 1920's, Richardson Johnson held a very prominent position within the community and was one of the most substantial and progressive leaders…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Grant Memorial United Methodist Church

"Two prominent leaders in the committee were Reverend Patricia J. Thompson and Ray Hews, the chairman, who were both at the ground breaking on April…"

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

"… bricks were in the works: Charles Bulfinch, a prominent Boston architect and principal in the Broad Street Association, was expanding Faneuil Hall…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"… Wharf in Thomaston, becoming one of the most prominent shipbuilders in Thomaston history. His ships were known around the world, distinguished by a…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"… Maine" (1915) X Every town and city has their prominent citizens, their town fathers and mothers."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"… however, few know that Biddeford shared prominently in that history for many years. The fine bay and the wide, navigable river were all that was…"

Great Harbor Maritime Museum

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. George W. Ladd, Bangor, ca. 1866

"… accountant and shopkeeper, who drew a series of prominent Bangor Democrats on page 26 of his "Scrap Book no 3," which he wrote and illustrated…"

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 2 of 2

"Members of one of the city’s most prominent families, the five Deering sisters are fashionably dressed and artistically posed around their mother…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"The latter is somewhat reminiscent of prominent mini dress designer Pierre Cardin's work. Other influential designers associated with the mini and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… Fassett and built in Italianate style with prominent brackets. The building now has a flat roof, but originally had a hip roof."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Cottagers

"… included well-born or self-made millionaires with prominent names like Astor, Pendleton, Procter, Pulitzer, Sears, and Vanderbilt."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3

"… details, outsize bows, bunches, and swags were prominent design elements in evening and cocktail wear."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"The prominent Mowry house seen here was moved away from Lubec during the latter half of the 20th Century."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… Historical Society John Ruggles, Esq., another prominent lawyer, after graduating from Brown University moved to Thomaston in 1818, where he spent…"