Maine Memory Network

Hospital plans, Passamaquoddy Bay Tidal project, 1935

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: Eastport Media: Ink on paper, architectural drawing

School plans, Passamaquoddy Bay Tidal project, 1935

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: Eastport Media: Ink on paper, architectural drawing

Passamaquoddy Bay tidal power development, 1935

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: Eastport Client: Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Passamaquoddy Bay Tidal Power Development temporary buildings, Eastport, 1935

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935 Location: Eastport Client: United States Government Architect: John Calvin Stevens John Howard Stevens Architects

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Presidents and Campaigns

Several Mainers have run for president or vice president, a number of presidents, past presidents, and future presidents have had ties to the state or visited here, and, during campaign season, many presidential candidates and their family members have brought their campaigns to Maine.

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"Not only was Bangor situated on a tidal river which made it convenient for the ships to come in and out with the lumber, but Bangor was also the last…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"Resources Bergquist, David. “Life on a Tidal River.” Life on a Tidal River - Narrative, Maine Historical Society…"

My career working at Pepperell Mills in the Vellux Division
by David Bishop

My 35 years working in the Vellux blanket division of Pepperell Mills, Biddeford.

Water is Music
by P Leone

Throughout her life water has played an important part