Keywords: Presque Isle Army Air Base
Item 23020
Buildings for Presque Isle Air Force Base, 1944
Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Item 16654
Presque Isle Army Air Base barracks, ca. 1943
Contributed by: Presque Isle Air Museum Date: circa 1943 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
Item 150229
Presque Isle Army Air Base NCO Club alterations, Presque Isle, 1944
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: Presque Isle Client: Presque Isle Army Air Base Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
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Passing the Time: Artwork by World War II German POWs
In 1944, the US Government established Camp Houlton, a prisoner of war (POW) internment camp for captured German soldiers during World War II. Many of the prisoners worked on local farms planting and harvesting potatoes. Some created artwork and handicrafts they sold or gave to camp guards. Camp Houlton processed and held about 3500 prisoners and operated until May 1946.
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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Lockheed 10A, Presque Isle, 1940
"A U.S. Army Air Corp Douglas C-47 is in the background. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."