Maine Memory Network

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

"… and drew this illustration of it. Martin was working at Katahdin Iron Works near Brownville when the trolley began operating early in the year…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Society Lady of 1889," Bangor

"… writing and illustrating in 1888 while he was working at Katahdin Iron Works near Brownville. Martin wrote, "The above Lady shows what constitutes…"

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

"Shaw Brothers Tannery. His dates of working there are unknown, but at some point he created a stunning annotated painting of the operations and the…"

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

"… felt cheated by employers for whom he had worked diligently, either when their businesses failed or when they engaged other accountants."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 121-end

"… his lameness, his mother's illnesses, his work history, and, finally, the death of his daughter Mabelle (1866-1899)."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Reed Hardings neighborhood, Hampden, ca. 1833

"Martin worked as an accountant and shopkeeper. His journal details his interests in nearly everything around him: architecture, gardening, business…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden House Bar, 1837

"Sanger bought the Hampden House and young Martin worked there until Sanger sold the business. It was at the Hampden House that Martin, who lived most…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… opened the store in 1862 after many years of working as an accountant and shopkeeper for other businesses."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"… 26th Maine Regt from Vicksburg to Bangor" and who worked for Nath Harlow, a nurseryman. Martin talked to Davis about his experiences and asked him…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"… went on board & examined her machinery guns & work generally which was all plain and of the very best material and painted & varnished and clean as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… were combined." When he was a teenager, Martin worked for Hopkins on his farm and in his store. View additional information about this item on…"

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…"