Maine Memory Network

Hannah Pierce to G.W. Pierce, 1832

Contributed by: Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society Date: 1832 Location: Baldwin; Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Hannah Pierce on brother's illness, Baldwin, 1856

Contributed by: Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society Date: 1856 Location: Baldwin Media: Ink on paper

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House for Mr. J.C. Pierce, Auburn, 1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1907 Location: Auburn Client: J. C. Pierce Architect: Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Planting Plan of Garden, Baldwin, 1921

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1921 Location: Baldwin Client: Henry H. Pierce Architect: Robert Wheelwright; Olmsted Brothers

Independence and Challenges: The Life of Hannah Pierce

Hannah Pierce (1788-1873) of West Baldwin, who remained single, was the educated daughter of a moderately wealthy landowner and businessman. She stayed at the family farm throughout her life, operating the farm and her various investments -- always in close touch with her siblings.

Away at School: Letters Home

Young men and women in the 19th century often went away from home -- sometimes for a few months, sometimes for longer periods -- to attend academies, seminaries, or schools run by individuals. While there, they wrote letters home, reporting on boarding arrangements and coursework undertaken, and inquired about the family at home.

Maine and the Civil War - Offer for war battle images, Houlton, ca. 1862

"… Description A poster advertises the Pierce Brothers' Civil War stereoscopticon images depicting scenes from the war."

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"Anne Longfellow Pierce moved back to her childhood home in 1835 after the death of her husband, George Pierce."

Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC

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