Maine Memory Network

Confederate money, 1862

Contributed by: An individual through Biddeford Historical Society Date: 1862-12-02 Location: Richmond Media: Ink on paper

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Three-dollar bank note, Lincoln County, ca. 1802

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1802 Location: Wiscasset Media: Ink on paper

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Passamaquoddy Bay tidal power development, 1935

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: Eastport Client: Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Peirce Memorial Library, Standish, 1924

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1924 Location: Standish Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

In Canada During the Civil War

One surviving letter from the family of Francis Pratt to the young man who was in Canada in 1865 suggests that going to Canada to escape military service during the Civil War was not unheard of. The letter also suggests money was removed to Canada to protect it.

Student Exhibit: Can You Help Our Free Skowhegan Public Library?

The Skowhegan Free Public Library was built in 1889 with money donated by Abner Coburn and the town of Skowhegan. Mr. Coburn left $30,000 in his will towards the building of the library. In 2005, for the library to fully keep up with their programs need to make some renovations. These changes would allow for more use of technology, more room for children's programs, and provide handicap accessibility.

Historic Hallowell - The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals

"… Many years ago, the fire department raised money by sponsoring the annual World of Mirth carnival and firemen’s musters.The Hallowell Union Fire…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 3 of 4

"When they were old enough to earn money, they would order clothes through a catalog. Glenna walked to grade school, which was up in the field behind…"

Sister Viola Lausier: Finance Director with a big heart
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A life dedicated to applying financial and leadership expertise in the service of others.

Too Small to Have a Town Drunk
by Scott Maker

Vignettes from Downeast Maine

Portland History: Construction, Preservation and Restoration of the Portland Observatory

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8 Content Area: Science & Engineering, Social Studies
Included here are activities based in economics, mathematics, physics, social studies, civics and language arts. Students can debate the issues surrounding preservation and urban development as well as the changing value of money.