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Historical Items

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Item 78872

Seaside Inn, Seal Harbor, 1891

Contributed by: Northeast Harbor Library Date: 1891 Location: Mount Desert Media: Photographic print

Item 9474

Tennis Match, Squirrel Island, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1925 Location: Southport Media: Photographic print

Item 34070

Cows, Spring Brook Farm, Cumberland, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Cumberland Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Great War and Armistice Day

In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

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Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Site Pages

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… Senator Jefferson Davis of Mississippi while the Stanley Hotel provided the town with valuable shops, meeting spaces, dry goods stores and a barber…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Savage Family of Mount Desert

"The town of Southwest Harbor claims many Carroll, Stanley, Reed, Worcester, and Corson descendants while Bar Harbor counts among its first white…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"The photography shop of Isaac T. Moore was on Main Street. Emily Phillips Reynolds tells the humorous story of Jessie Monohon and Linnie Stanley, two…"