Maine Memory Network

Deering Street, Portland, 1886

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1886 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

State Street, Portland, 1886

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1886 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Proposed R.C. Church at Benedicta, 1886

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1886 Location: Benedicta Client: unknown Architect: George M. Coombs

Shoe Factory for Moses Crafts, Auburn, 1886

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1886 Location: Auburn Client: Moses Crafts Architect: George M. Coombs

Most Inconvenient Storm

A Portland newspaper wrote about an ice storm of January 28, 1886 saying, "The city of Portland was visited yesterday by the most inconvenient storm of the season."

Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Cottagers

"… of hotels, cottages and Indian encampments, 1886 Bird's-eye view maps like this 1886 panorama of Bar Harbor were popular all across the country in…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Unitarian Church, Presque Isle, 1895

"… Description The Unitarian Church was erected in 1886 and because of poor attendance was closed in 1932."

Masters and apprentices
by Theresa Secord

Wabanaki basket makers learn to weave by apprenticing with master artists.

Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences