Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"… at all times but especially in winter on roads built and maintained by each landowner who built permanent gates across their part of the road to…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"The work was there for whoever needed it. We women used to have a good time. It was hard work but we all knew one another; we were like a family.”…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"As more and more cars came to Islesboro, the dirt roads became very dusty. The Red Wing brought the first tar truck to the island to oil the roads."

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

"Derby Road sported a candy and sundry shop, post office and library in one block. Across the street was a women's dress shop, operated by local…"

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

"All the hard work and thought put into the Sagadahock House would soon pay off. John O. Shaw bill, Bath, 1882Patten Free Library As a result of…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"X X From October to March, students worked with Dr. Haynes and Dr. Goodwin twice a month, researching the address or block they had been…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"With his return to Bath, he worked at a gentlemen’s clothing store at 134 Front Street, until acquiring a manager’s position at David T."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"… recent years the building was used by Bath Iron Works and the U.S. Navy and for more than the last ten years by R.M. Tate Co."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"He originally worked at a sawmill in Topsham, eventually owning it. He next set up a partnership with his brother-in-law, Dr."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"… Swanton and John Campbell Jameson, both of whom worked for Zina Hyde. In 1910, Swanton & Jameson left the building and Bath Savings moved in."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… Patten Free library, was a director of Bath Iron Work's board, and was even the president of the First National Bank of Bath."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"… and an iron foundry that later became Bath Iron Works. Oliver Moses was renowned for his character."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Even after he sold his business, Wilson still worked there until he retired in 1972. Wilson's Drug Store still stands today."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The Ledyard Block has had many people living and working there. As a result of these things, the Ledyard Block is important to Bath History."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"Student Exhibits Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block The Intersection of Centre and Washington Church Block Columbian Block The Customs House…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"The Patten Free Library Text by Noah Lapointe, Austin Lewis, Kyle Perry, and Shadow Stephens 7th grade students at Bath Middle School."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The Railroad Station X Text by Michael Armstrong, Alexis Judkins, Emily Love, and Otto Werwaiss 7th grade students at Bath Middle School Images…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"Dreamland and Liberty Text by Frazier Metcalf and Deion Osmond 7th grade students from Bath Middle School Images from the Patten Free Library Where…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Welcome

"Welcome X X What do you get when you combine local history, curiosity, and technology with 60 seventh graders and their teachers from Bath…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Resources

"… Project Resources From the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room at the Patten Free Library Books & Manuscripts Baker, William Avery, 1973, “A…"

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

"Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House Text by Claire Keating and Billy Price 7th Grade students at Bath Middle School With images from the Patten…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"The Sagadahoc County Courthouse Text by Jared Gilliam, Emily Parker, and Kaitlyn Smith 7th grade students at Bath Middle School With images from…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"The Customs House Text by Kimberly Mathews, Charles Mills, Courtney Mitchell, and Ashley Rusaw 7th grade students at Bath Middle School Images from…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Welcome

"Welcome What do you get when you combine Bath history, curiosity, and technology with 60 seventh graders and their teachers from Bath Middle School…"