Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"… and finest business ever done in the city up to this time in the way of selling goods running boats shipping & other incidents connected with it."…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832

"… his stepfather, Solomon Raynes, moved the family to a farm on Ball Hill Cove in Hampden. Martin, in a journal he wrote beginning in 1864 about his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"About 800 soldiers marched in formation to Abbot Square. Martin's illustration and remarks begin on page 135 of the "Sketch & Scrap Book" he began…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"… building was constructed for campaign purposes to hold 1,200 people, standing. The illustration, which includes the headquarters of the Young…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First electric railroad car in Bangor, 1889

"… I have seen I count this as one of the finest, to see a car literally packed as they were all day & evening chiefly by strangers riding for fun and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… available space packed with spectators watching to race. The illustration, which includes the five canoes, has north at the bottom."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… drawing the house & L had I been artist enough to show a Jog I might & wished to represent this wood pile but in giving the L on a line with the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Emery cottage, Bucksport, 1867

"… pasted it into the Scrap Book. On an excursion to Bucksport, Martin wrote, "I halted at the head of the ferry and viewed the village and located…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin apple tree, Bangor, ca. 1862

"… I had." He wrote, "Samuel C Harlow supposed it to be a Hubbard none such which is represented in the agricultural books as being the king apple as…"

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

"… and that Ladd said, "if the radicals refuse to admit our representatives to Congress" Johnson would "place them there by arms." View additional…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"He wrote, "In 1844 when I came to Bangor last Miss Norcross taught an exelent school in the yellow school house she was very much endeared to all her…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Primary and intermediate school, Bangor, 1865

"… Journal he began writing and illustrating in 1864 to record his experiences for his children. He noted that the color he used was correct when he…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"… and carried and how little prepared Mainers were to be soldiers in 1861. He also discussed their training and duties."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"… and local politics, including his failed bid to become city clerk. Martin noted that "the evil one" followed him as he constantly felt cheated by…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"… as the Queen City of the East, and his marriage to Clara Cary. Some of the people, events, and places included are: Bangor Pest House Nath Harlow…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 65-83

"…   Part 4, pages 65-83 John Martin seeks to insure that his children -- especially his sons -- understand the politics about which Martin is so…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gate no 2 design, Bangor, 1867

"… grudgeons set in the centre of the posts so as to swing out or in as the case may require..." View additional information about this item on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867

"… 13 of his "Scrap Book No 3," "is designed not to be located too near a house and is made for service and show." Martin was an accountant and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Jr., Bangor, 1865

"… that he wrote and illustrated beginning in 1864 to recount his life and experiences so his children could better understand their father and their…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of North End of Bangor, 1844

"… the North End as it was from the Rail Road Bridge to Nath Harlows March 11th 1844." Martin (1823-1904), an accountant, shopkeeper, and keen…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835

"… (1823-1904) of Bangor began writing a journal to record his life experiences in 1864. He included a number of detailed illustrations, including…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - F. A. Soule House, 130 Center Street, Bangor, 1852

"He made numerous improvements to the house and grounds, which he details in other portions of the journal."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin house floor plan, Bangor, 1864

"… some of the furniture which will be familiar to them perhaps as long as they live." Only two of the Martin children, Ada and John Jr."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… he began writing and illustrating in 1864 to recount his life and experiences, he often drew trees, gardens, and fruit from his trees."