Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Kennebec Wire Company

"The electricity had a major impact in daily life in historic Hallowell. Before electricity, people had to do everything by candlelight: reading…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"… Washburn, also of Massachusetts, developed wire to make sewing machine needles, and spring steel wire for hoop skirts and bustle supports."

Historic Hallowell - Post Office and Fire Station

"… work? A Yes, I even had to drive over electrical wires in the road to get there. Q How long was the power out? A 13 days."

Historic Hallowell - The Vaughan Stream & Sawmills

"1930 Arch Bridge built from Wire Mill Dam on Vaughan Stream.Courtesy of Sumner A. Webber, Sr., an individual partner Josh Crockett, Cole Leighton &…"

Historic Hallowell - The Cyclone of 1895

"There were telephone poles down and electric wires protruding sparks from the ripped off ends. The roof of Grover's grocery store was demolished and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"The wire was stretched “live” while carrying 1200 volts of power. Aroostook Valley Railroad and Maine Public Service Company building, Presque…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… trick dogs, aerialists, wizards of the tight wire, soft shoe dancers, burlesque magicians and illusionists, jugglers, gymnasts, cyclists, and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"… with the utility companies to remove poles and wires along the corridor, proposing that many lines be put underground and where necessary…"

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"Falling telephone and electrical wires hampered his rescue, and Scribner died at the scene. State Street ruins, Bangor, 1911Bangor Public…"

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"For example, they had to physically connect the wires together when two people wanted to talk to each other."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"This structure stands with two shingled towers, cradling a bridge made of steel cables. The Wire Bridge is a physical landmark, but the real appeal…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… top-secret operation was the high wood and barbed wire fence with its “No Admittance” signs that surrounded the facility."