Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men

"… five sons, three of whom were lost at sea as young men. One, Captain John Drew, adopted the pen name “Kennebecker” and for 17 years wrote a popular…"

Early Maine Photography - War

"… War veterans are contrasted with those of several young men who served in the Civil War. Simon Dearborn of Monmouth joined the staff of his…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"In an ambrotype, a young man wears an elaborately decorated Masonic vestment and apron (pictured at right)."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 1 of 2

"… century, fought in the Revolution as young men, and lived for more than a century – long enough to be photographed in old age."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"This young soldier from Central Maine fought in such notable battles as First Bull Run, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville before…"

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 1 of 2

"… a tightly composed group of elegantly dressed men, of whom nothing more is known than an inscription that links them to a Bath sea captain."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"A more invincible body of men could not be readily found. Several of the companies were subjected to the daguerreotype – with what success we have…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… in our block was the YMCA which stands for Young Men Christian Association. The YMCA was important because it provided opportunities for athletic…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"Young, a tailor who occupied the space for a short time. In 1890, the Postal Telegraph company moved into that place and lasted until 1928, when the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"… Saturday Evening Post covers, featuring sporty young women and men wearing shirts. As yet, examples of practical, back pleat, "Gibson Girl" skirts…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"The building was purchased from SREA by Ken Young. As of 2009, Stephen Elie owned the building, according to Bath Tax Records."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"One of the most important people was Ammi B. Young, the architect of the Customs House, who also designed several other Customs Houses."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Library significantly expanded the children’s and young adults’ areas and the non-fiction stacks, and also created a new climate-controlled History…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"The Sagadahoc Club was a very prestigious men's club, and was first organized on December 3rd, 1888."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… students to get together to study.” The men that the library is named after are very important to the history as well. George F."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"Sending their men inside in a raging fire such as this was too risky, and that unfortunately was where the base of the fire was."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

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

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"World War II further quieted the island as young and old left; either voluntarily to join the war effort or by necessity to seek work on the mainland."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"Perhaps the two closest examples are a young woman's multi-colored patchwork mini skirt, made from leather but lined in synthetic fabric, and a lime…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"Parallel with these developments in the late 1950s to early 1960s, the custom of girls and young women dressing or wearing hair and make-up like…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"Student Exhibits Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block The Intersection of Centre and Washington Church Block Columbian Block The Customs House…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"Project Overview In June of 2008, the community partnership of the Sagadahoc History & Genealogy Room at the Patten Free Library, the Bath…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Old Town Hall and Grant Building

"Old Town Hall and Grant Building Text by Jocelyn Bernier, Savannah Rice, Shawn Russell, and Cody Seekins 7th grade students at Bath Middle School…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The Railroad Station X Text by Michael Armstrong, Alexis Judkins, Emily Love, and Otto Werwaiss 7th grade students at Bath Middle School Images…"