Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Atkins House, Jefferson Street, Bangor, 1851

"… 1840s from merchant Rufus Prince, for whom Martin worked as an accountant. Martin drew the illustration of the west side and north end of the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Belles Early apple, Bangor, 1864

"… and illustrating reminiscences of his life, work, and events. He began with a "journal," then wrote three scrapbooks, which include newspaper…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… private – how business operated, how communities worked, how families lived. Martin's fascination with new inventions, with architecture, with…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"Martin then wrote about working for Rufus Prince, a club of young men formed to discuss current events and other topics, the destructive freshet of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Clara Cary, Rinaldo Wiggin, John Martin, Bangor, 1844

"… of blue a narrow stripe of Red and the ground work white with a red fringe. This shawl for some three or four years was her constant companion."…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"… of how Alonzo appeared when he began to work in the fields at Reed Hardings farm in Brewer."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin, Bangor, 1865

"… he began writing in 1864 to recount his life, work, and experiences. Ada (1851-1923) was the eldest child of John and Clara Cary Martin."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket, Bangor, 1889

"… been living in New Brunswick, Canada, where he worked. Her father, John Martin (1823-1904) drew the illustration of her casket on page 80 of a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fiske Block, Broad Street, Bangor, 1864

"… the Fiske Block on page 517 as part of going to work as an accountant for I W Patten's store, which was located at the Doctor James B. Fiske Block."

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

"Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper, worked for Pendleton & Ross ship chandlers beginning in 1854. Martin wrote that Pendleton & Ross was "the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince's factory and store, Bangor, 1864

"… he was about 21, John Martin (1823-1904) began working for Prince as a bookkeeper and store tender."

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

"Martin, who worked as an accountant and store keeper, wrote the journal and three scrapbooks so his wife and children would know more about his life…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"… life. Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper who worked for Prince for some time, wrote, "In order to start my married life and give my children a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin Sr. home, Ellsworth, 1823

"The senior Martin worked as a tailor. He married Anna Stratton in 1822 and they settled in Ellsworth."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… about his parents, his childhood, his, work, the places he lived, his political views, his passions -- all intended for his wife, Clara Cary…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"… with staff members of the two organizations, have worked with the transcriptions to add missing information and to put them into Maine Memory…"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"Also, Carney’s store had a variety of clothing and shoes, even babies' shoes. People went to Carney’s for the personal service and for the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - The History of Laundry, Aroostook County Style - Page 1 of 2

"Each piece of clothing had to be done individually. Once a piece of clothing was washed, she wrung it to get out all the excessive water."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Percy and Sons at 86 Front Street. He worked at Percy’s Store until 1918, when he permanently retired at the age of 68."

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

"Douglas clothing store, and John O. Shaw who sold stationary supplies, books and other random gifts (see receipt)."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… office in the building until 1891 and a men's clothing store from 1892-1907. Then came the Shelter Institute and Woodbutcher tools from 1991-1999…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… and Bath Department Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty parlors, many restaurants and a number of jewelry stores added to the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Harvest Memories - Page 1 of 5

"Her family would use the money to buy clothes for school. If she was lucky, she might get a nickel to buy her favorite candy bar, a Milky Way."

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"My family can’t afford to pay for clothes for me on their own. Solomon's Store Poster by Tanner McCarthy X Solomon’s Store is famous for their…"