Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"And these artists' paintings convinced wealthy east-coast businessmen and their families that the island was worth the journey."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… character, Swan followed the current trend of wealthy men acquiring large estates. He built a sawmill, a gristmill, a store, and an elaborate…"

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

"… through his comments that while he was not wealthy, and while he had met with numerous setbacks and disappointments, he clearly belonged among the…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"We were born of the river, empowered and made wealthy by her awesome strength, robbed and rewarded by her capriciousness, and inspired by her…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"The town has always been attractive to wealthy people “from away.” Its alluring beauty and overall appearance of perfection draw rusticators who are…"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"Hannibal Hamlin grew up in a wealthy family, and, during his childhood, he lived in a three-story white house."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… for the Catholic summer help who worked for the wealthy summer families. Islesboro’s churches have served a variety of needs of the community -…"