Maine Memory Network

Workmen on bridge, Lubec, 1962, 1962

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1962-02-09 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print

Bridge, Elm Street West, Hampden, 1891

Contributed by: Hampden Historical Society Date: 1891 Location: Hampden Media: Photographic print

74 Revere Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Dora B. Bridges Use: Dwelling - Two family

Assessor's Record, 74 Revere Street (rear), Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Dora B. Bridges Use: Garage

Wall project at Owens residence, Bar Harbor, ca. 1983

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1983 Location: Bar Harbor Client: Owens Architect: Patrick Chasse; The Maine Designer/Craftsman

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.

The Swinging Bridge: Walking Across the Androscoggin

Built in 1892 to entice workers at the Cabot Manufacturing Corporation in Brunswick to move to newly built housing in Topsham, the Androscoggin Pedestrian "Swinging" Bridge or Le Petit Pont quickly became important to many people traveling between the two communities.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"Gould Hill Bridge: The Gould Hill Bridge, also known as on of the Twin Bridges, was also constructed by the Maine State Highway Commission."

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…"

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

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

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars