Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"… by the Greek Revival, which used proportions and ornamentations of Roman design that linked our new government with the ideals of ancient Greek…"

Maine Forest Service

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… a black chiffon with a spaghetti-strap bodice ornamented with a diamanté broach, flared hem skirt, and short sleeved little top trimmed with white…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890

"… the course of time She made a beautiful hanging ornament of tisue paper of various colors ... & put her name in it & with some other little girls…"

Lithgow Public Library

"… with its frescoes, stained glass and gold leaf ornamentation, remains much the same as it was in the 1890’s."

Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - Streetscape, 1790-1930

"… story, a Mansard roof and fancy ironwork, stone ornamentation and slate roofing added. The first two floored remained the same."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"… in a field studio, with a painted backdrop ornamented with tents and an American flag. Other seated images include tintypes of Private John Mahoney…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… begun building the bandstand that would become an ornament to the Common and be large enough to provide room for 50 musicians."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"They are an ornament to the village, and an honor to the company. The best of lumber was used in their construction, and no part of the work has been…"