Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"The town got an International Fire Truck in 1956. This truck had a 750 midship pump, an 800 gallon tank with two booster reels, and other necessary…"

Millinocket Fire Department

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Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond ~ A Family Affair

"… Free Library Then my father bought a truck to haul the ice. That was a sad day for us boys because you used to hitch your sleds to the ice wagons…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Cars and trucks are made differently. Cars and trucks are made more professionally, and they can be very luxurious."

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"… machine was built to be hauled by a horse team or truck. The Tiger had a team of forty people who pumped water into the hose and onto the fire."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… School builds the frame to secure the tree on the truck and railroad flatcar. Santa and crew ready to cut tree, Presque Isle, 1953Presque Isle…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"… larger and holds much more weight, such as big trucks and car carriers, woods equipment, cars, trucks, etc."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"… Guilford Fire Department bought their first fire truck, a 1931 Ford, which is still used in parades today."

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"… Lincoln, the train was used to transport a fire truck. The building burned, but the people were amazed at the speed of the train."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… with the introduction of the automobile and trucking industry, ridership began to decline. In 1936 the railroad disbanded, ripped up the tracks…"

Historic Hallowell - Logging

"… shipped down the Kennebec River anymore, for trucks are used instead as transportation. The process of logging has changed throughout the years…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland Community Library

"These were accessed by Lena Atwood, working in her garage and assisted by Marilyn Gorman, who became the associate librarian."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"… industries, giving way only when automobiles and trucks became affordable. Around 1880, the town experienced an industrial boom."

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"And if we needed a part for a truck, then they couldn’t send it in the mail. Plus, it would take a long time if it were far away."

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Fires First fire truck, Surry, 1947Surry Historical Society Surry has experienced many bad fires, including a disastrous forest fire in 1822…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Later, gasoline powered trucks were used until the ice harvesting operation closed down around 1950. Ice harvesting, Cascade Pond, Hallowell, ca."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"Later, gasoline powered trucks were used until the ice harvesting operation closed down around 1950. Ice harvesting, Cascade Pond, Hallowell, ca."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"… Island are fought with volunteer efforts, but a truck and fire station were acquired in the early 1950s."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… carry through to today’s automobiles, vans, and trucks. Skyline’s outdoor riding arena and surrounding fields provide a venue for equine events…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… bridge was damaged in 1926, when the weight of a truck caused the floor beams to collapse. There is no indication in DOT's records whether the…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"In 1931 the Town purchased their first fire truck, a 1931 Ford which is still running today. Turner House in Winter, Guilford, ca."