Maine Memory Network

Boys in Steep Falls, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Steep Falls Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Standish Media: Photographic print

Steep Falls students, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Steep Falls Library Date: circa 1910 Location: Standish Media: Photographic print

Assessor's Record, 11-21 Fall Brook Sreeet, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Clarence E Harris Use: Garage

Assessor's Record, 14-20 Fall Brook Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: George W Harris Use: Stable

Block for the Rumford Falls Trust Co., Rumford, 1922

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1922 Location: Rumford; Rumford Client: Rumford Falls Trust Co. Architect: Harry S. Coombs

Building for Mr. I.G. Sharaf & Alterations in the Bank of the Livermore Falls Trust and Banking Co., Livermore Falls, 1899-1928

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1899–1928 Location: Livermore Falls Clients: I. G. Sharaf; Livermore Falls Trust Company Architect: Harry S. Coombs; Coombs, Gibbs, and Wilkinson Architects

Harry Lyon: An Old Sea Dog Takes to the Air

Through a chance meeting, Harry Lyon of Paris Hill became the navigator on the 1928 flight of the Southern Cross, the first trans-Pacific flight. His skill as a navigator, despite his lack of experience, was a key factor on the flight's success.

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"… and a straight skirt with a single neat pleat falling below knee at one side. An easy fitting three-quarter sleeved unlined edge to edge jacket…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 1 of 3

"… are defined by plain skirts, the rapid rise and fall of the sleeve, and the increased availability of silk."