Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"And by Nov. 4, 1869, Androscoggin Railroad is reported to be surveying an expansion line into the village and laying out a depot location."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The depot in Strong was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today. In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"Bangor 's location on the Penobscot River made it well-positioned geographically and economically to take advantage of lumber shortages in much of…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"… Island Historical Society Seaside Hall's location on the shore proved to be problematic with time."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"The furnace was located in the basement of Loring, Short & Harmon stationary store, at 474 Congress St., where they both worked. Ms."

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… had some specialized schools, including a dancing school and a singing school. Its cultural development continued with the advent of The Surry…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… a share in Wheeler’s mills and the Long Wharf, located at the end of Elm Street East which went out into the mouth of the Souadabscook Stream…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"Skowhegan, being central in its location along the Kennebec, draws from the forests of both western and northern Maine."

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"I can also connect it to my life because next year I will be going there and I think that high school is a memorable four years in everyone’s life."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel

"… Historical Society The Ocean View Hotel was located at 241 Harbor Road in Swan's Island village."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located today. That home later became the Hotel Strong."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Started in 1839, the village shipyard was located at the present day town landing. Frank Jellison, who served many years as a Surry selectman, was…"

Lincoln, Maine - South Lincoln schoolhouse, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"… decided to move this building into a more central location and it was moved to a lot across the road from the cemetery."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Iron Foundry

"The Hallowell Cotton Mill had a blacksmith shop located on site with the Cotton Mill. Even though they had a blacksmith on site, they needed…"

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

"Martin, like most youths of his era, attended school for sessions that lasted about 12 weeks. Sometimes, students attended more than one session a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"He would fly over the fishing grounds, locate the schools of herring, and radio the location to the fishermen."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"… Strong, he reserved specific lots for individuals located in the territory or others entitled to claims."

Historic Hallowell - Early Industry and Bombahook

"… River known as Bombahook was a convenient location. The peninsula, known later as Sheppard's Point, became the home for sawmills, grist mills and…"

Historic Hallowell - Important Buildings and Institutions

"… to be impressed by the picturesque beauty of its location, and by the characteristic old-time New England atmosphere of the place."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 1 of 2

"Mr. Page’s Ice House was also located on the waterfront for easy access to ice. When the railroad was built, the waterfront was used less."

Historic Hallowell - Transportation

"The Hallowell Eastern Steamboat Wharf was located at the bulkhead, which is a dividing wall between compartments in a ship."

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"The Wingate’s coal storage building was located between Lucky Garden parking lot and the river. Also you can still find pieces of coal near the river."

Historic Hallowell - Industry at the Mouth of the Vaughan Stream

"It was located at the bottom of Greenville Street before the railroad tracks. After many experiments, the owner, Ben Tenney, decided to use quartz…"

Historic Hallowell - The Boston Flint Company

"Ben Tenney, and located above the Wire Mill Road on the Vaughan Stream. Sandpaper Mill, Vaughan Stream, Hallowell, ca 1910Courtesy of Sumner A."