Maine Memory Network

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church, Lincoln, ca. 1925

"… of the Lincoln Theatre (at right), built in 1923 to replace the Odd Fellows Hall after it burned in 1922, suggests that this photo was taken around…"

Lincoln, Maine - South Lincoln schoolhouse, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"The new South Lincoln schoolhouse was built in 1923 and closed in 1955. It is now owned by the Community Progress Club and used as a community…"

East Grand School

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Wilder's Jewelry

"… devastating fires, one in 1884 and another in 1923. In 1974, Ike passed away and his son Harry took over the business. Harry passed away in 2003."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"… Museum Description Ada Martin (1851-1923), the eldest child of John and Clara Martin of Bangor, participated in what her father called…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"Only two children, Ada (1851-1923) and John Jr. (1857-1929) outlived their parents. John Martin drew this illustration of the scene of Mabelle's…"

Androscoggin Historical Society

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… old bridge was closed to the public September 08, 1923, and records show that the new Cement Bridge was opened to the public June 27, 1924."

Friendship Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Green's Department Store

"… rented the building and added on to the store in 1923. Throughout the years he added a shoe department, a ladies’ and a children’s department to…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"Madore, the fire was first discovered at 5:10 p.m. on August 2, 1923, by the Majestic theater’s stage carpenter, Eli Roy."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin, Bangor, 1865

"Ada (1851-1923) was the eldest child of John and Clara Cary Martin. She and her brother John Jr. were the only two of the six Martin children to…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"1923Prince Memorial Library January 7, 1923 Opening Architect George Chase Emery of Waltham, MA, was chosen to design the library."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History Bibliography

"Augusta, ME: Charles E. Nash & Son, 1923. "Seaport on the Kennebec" Page 12 Taylor, Alan. Liberty Men and Great Proprietors."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Andrew Smith Store

"… at least from 1920-1941 (his marriage license in 1923 lists him as a merchant). The Andrew Smith home was owned by Tina Joyce from 1946 to 1964."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"The three garments made by Turner (active 1923-1942) are associated with Margaret Payson of Falmouth, known locally as "Miss Margaret." Turner…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Fires - 1849 to 1924

"… Maine c 1900Thomaston Historical Society In 1923, yet another disastrous fire wreaked havoc at the dilapidated prison."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"… 1923Guilford Historical Society The flood of 1923 came totally unexpected. There had been a lot of snow but no rain."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Other Recreation Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Loading deer on the train at Strong station, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Prominent Women Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903Farmington Public Library…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Resources Mountains of Maine, Steven Pinkham, Down East Books, 2009 Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine, Thomas Desjardin, Oxford University Press, 1995…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"The Bridge That Changed The Map Text By: Carl W. Stinchfield Return to Online Exhibits Maps are often changed when bridges are built which alter the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"Porter Lake Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Class Picnic At Porter LakeStrong Historical Society Return to Student…"