Maine Memory Network

1902 Holsman automobile, photographed at Seal Cove Auto Museum, ca. 2005

Contributed by: Seal Cove Auto Museum Date: 1902 Location: Seal Cove Media: Metal and Rubber

1904 Knox Surrey, photographed at Seal Cove Auto Museum, ca. 2005

Contributed by: Seal Cove Auto Museum Date: 1904 Location: Seal Cove Media: Metal and Rubber

248-252 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Forest City Filling Station

380-384 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: The Henley Kimball Company Use: Filling station

Garage for Imperial Automobile Repair Co., Skowhegan, 1914

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1914 Location: Skowhegan Client: Imperial Automobile Repair Co. Architect: Harry S. Coombs

Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Seal Cove Auto Museum

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"It was a 1905 Rambler. As more people acquired automobiles, the increase in the number of automobiles on the road brought an increase in the number…"

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.