Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Shipping

"Henry Knox: Shipping Shipping the goods that he was producing was an important part of Knox’s business dealings."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… who helped with the construction of Liberty Ships. After a period of busy growth, industry, and prosperity, the change shook the island."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Early in the century, as the demand for wooden ships decreased, most of Bath’s shipyards closed. World War I created an increased demand for ships…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… came, workers would take the ice down south by ship where they could use it to keep things cold, so produce, meats, and dairy goods would stay…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… Gas and Electric company, and the New England Ship Building Company. Galen C. Moses was born August 30, 1835 and died on Monday, April 19, 1915."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"He also watched over construction of the library. He was a financial genius that many people relied upon for help when constructing the library."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"1978Patten Free Library The construction of the Customs House, at 1 Front Street, south of Lambard Street, was started in 1852 and finished in 1858."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"… a protected port and local sea captains needing ships for fishing and trade presented a perfect opportunity for building ships."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The new station was constructed completely out of brick, as protection against fires. The people of Bath were very proud of the station."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"Oliver Moses arranged for construction of a new church on Washington Street. Anthony Coombs Raymond was the master builder for the Universalist…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"… feature linked projects that require students to construct deep understanding and skills and to create products for real audiences."

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

"… been located at 66 Centre Street since 1913, when construction finished. Before that, the Alameda was there."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… With images from the Patten Free Library Construction of Davenport Memorial City Hall, Bath, 1928Maine Maritime Museum The Davenport Memorial…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1847, construction of this new church began, overseen by master builder Isaiah Coombs. Arthur Gilman designed the church in the style of Gothic…"

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

"… Bath, 1882Patten Free Library As a result of constructing the building, businesses followed. On the first floor of the hotel there were at least…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… five specific categories of information: People, Construction, Businesses, Events, and Historical Connections."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"The Monument stands 30 feet tall and is constructed of granite and marble. The monument cost $5,975 to build. There are three tablets on the front."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… had to be shut down in order to keep the construction equipment nearby. The permission to shut down the streets was passed by the city."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… in Scarboro, Maine, owned the building from its construction in the early 1850s until 1882, as noted in several tax records."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"At home some worked on Liberty ships at the shipyard in South Portland. Frances Libbey, a Scarborough teacher, wrote to local servicemen and…"

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

"Redmen’s Hall was a two-story building constructed around 1905 in Swan’s Island village. From the waterfront, the hall stood out tall against the…"

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

"When it was first constructed, Seaside Hall served as Atlantic's library. It was consistently used as a community center, hosting events such as…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… caused more change on the island, requiring the construction of better roads and making travel between the separate island villages easier."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"… been unearthed over the years through farming, construction and natural erosion. Many houses on the island have private collections of these…"