Maine Memory Network

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

"The Wire Bridge is a physical landmark, but the real appeal of this town is the people, past and present, that define the spirit of this rural Maine…"

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

"The factory was built near the bridge crossing Gilman Stream. It opened for business in March 1900 under the direction of Thomas Johnson, an…"

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

"Our bridge is going to be replaced sometime soon. Skiers and campers pass through our village in winter and summer."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… bridge in the distance Roadwork on bridge surface, Lubec, 1962 Lubec Historical Society Lubec waterfront from new bridge, 1962 Lubec…"

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

"As a result of the expansion a telephone line, bridge over the canal and a steam launch, named The Gold Bug, were constructed."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… to tourists 1962 • Roosevelt International Bridge opens linking Lubec and Campobello Island • West Quoddy Head State Park established 1965 • Lubec…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"The opening of the Roosevelt International Bridge linking Lubec and Campobello in 1962, as well as the establishment of West Quoddy State Park and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"The bridge was made of wood and lasted 11 years before being washed away. Jeremy Porter homeStrong Historical Society When gold was discovered…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"He followed a creek bed and went under a bridge because if he had been walking on the road, he would be asked why he was traveling on the Sabbath."

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 1 of 4

"In the second section in Part I six steps involved in this food preservation process are shown. A long-time seasonal resident of Lubec, Frank Van…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"Second tower 1837, courtesy Pike & Alden familiesWest Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association But wood rots."

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 4 of 4

"This second part of the exhibit, then, is a little “museum” of some items important in the smoking process."

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… cans, generally in a large well-lit area on the second floor. Mustard or oil was added, depending on the size of the herring."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"… a wonderful gift for our Historical Society.” A second book contained neatly handwritten records of school board meetings."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"Second Row: Charles F Thompson, Philip D Stubbs, Nelson Walker, Percy M Brown, Llewellyn Hartwell, Frank H Smith, Richard E Burns, Frank E Howard, C."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"G.A.R. PicnicStrong Historical Society The second objective was charity. The veterans in the G.A.R."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"The Carlton Bridge is now only used for trains, and the Sagadahoc Bridge now acts as the way to cross the Kennebec River by car, foot, or bicycle."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… created a problematic landscape where several bridges were needed to extend Centre Street, to create Front Street, to connect Elm Street, and to…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"This bridge was dedicated in 1970. This was due to the hard work of the Guilford and Sangerville citizens."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"… Cary Fashion 1846 freshet Alonzo Raynes Penobscot Bridge illustration Market Hall Stricklands Block Stetson Block Anna Raynes Rufus Prince First…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… of fire and water damage; as of 2009 only the second floor resembles the design of the original building."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"… it was renovated in 1910, it became more of a Second Empire building. In 1975, a brick extension was added to the east side."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"After time, the jammed ice under the bridge became to overwhelming for the bridge to hold because of the building pressure."

Westbrook Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.