Keywords: Suspenders
Item 80673
Carl Shilling's suspenders, Byron, ca. 1970
Contributed by: Byron Historical Society Date: circa 1970 Location: Byron Media: Cotton, metal, elastic
Item 101725
Steamer "F.W. Ayer" being hauled out, North Twin Dam, ca. 1905
Contributed by: Norcross Heritage Trust Date: circa 1905 Location: Indian Purchase Township No. 3 Media: Photographic print
Item 98958
1929-2013 Forest Avenuea, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Riverton Realty Company Use: Amusement
Exhibit
In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.
Exhibit
The history of the region now known as Maine did not begin at statehood in 1820. What was Maine before it was a state? How did Maine separate from Massachusetts? How has the Maine we experience today been shaped by thousands of years of history?
Site Page
Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library dedication, Farmington, 1903
"… local schools were closed, and many businesses suspended operations for the two hour ceremony. The attendance was estimated at nearly 2,000."
Site Page
Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 2 of 2
"… dedicated its commentary to national matters and suspended talk of Maine separation.[9] Despite all of this, the movement did not die out entirely…"
