Maine Memory Network

Flood, Guilford Coal Sheds, 1934

Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: 1934 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print

Main line coal tower in Oakfield, ca. 1945

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1945 Location: Oakfield Media: Photographic print

Coal Storage, Holyoke Wharf, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Proprietors of Portland Pier Use: Coal Storage

Coal Pocket, Union Wharf, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Union Wharf Proprietors Use: Coal Pocket

Hincks Coal Company, Bangor, 1945-1946

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1945–1946 Location: Bangor Client: Hincks Coal Company Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Coal Shed for W. E. Cloutier & Co., Lewiston, 1901

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1901 Location: Lewiston Client: W.E. Cloutier & Co. Architect: Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Launch of the 'Doris Hamlin'

The Doris Hamlin, a four-masted schooner built at the Frye-Flynn Shipyard in Harrington, was one of the last vessels launched there, marking the decline of a once vigorous shipbuilding industry in Washington County.

A Snapshot of Portland, 1924: The Taxman Cometh

In 1924, with Portland was on the verge of profound changes, the Tax Assessors Office undertook a project to document every building in the city -- with photographs and detailed information that provide a unique view into Portland's architecture, neighborhoods, industries, and businesses.

Historic Hallowell - Energy

"The steam engines were powered by coal. The funny thing is that as the years went by, the engines needed more coal."

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"The Wingate’s coal storage building was located between Lucky Garden parking lot and the river. Also you can still find pieces of coal near the river."

A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference

making light
by David Johansen

My relationship with Maine and how and why I make neon lights here.