Maine Memory Network

Henry H. Maxim letter on Civil War service, West Sumner, 1895

Contributed by: Bethel Historical Society Date: circa 1863 Location: Sumner; Bethel; Paris Media: Ink on paper

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New England Home, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Stanley Museum on deposit at Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Media: Lantern slide, hand colored

Assessor's Record, 281 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Maxim & Hersey Use: Oil House

Assessor's Record, 281 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Maxim & Hersey Use: Gasoline Tanks

Additions to Pilgrim Apartments for Clough & Maxim Co., Portland, 1924-1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1924–1927 Location: Portland Client: Clough & Maxim Co. Architect: John P. Thomas

Building at 234 Forest Avenue for Clough & Maxim Co., Portland, 1922-1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1922–1927 Location: Portland Client: Clough & Maxim Co. Architect: John P. Thomas; Poor & Thomas

Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

World War I and the Maine Experience

With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… business while business was strong and he could maximize his profits. Walter was approached by a business man by the name of Okell to offer…"