Maine Memory Network

Maine Turnpike toll booth, Kittery, ca. 1947

Contributed by: Maine Turnpike Authority Date: circa 1947 Location: Kittery Media: Photographic print

Turnpike toll house, Kittery, ca. 1947

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1947 Location: Kittery Media: Linen texture postcard

Sketches of Proposed Information Building at Junction of Route One and Toll Highway at Kittery Maine, Kittery, 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1950 Location: Kittery Client: Maine Development Commission Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

The Waldo-Hancock Bridge

The Waldo-Hancock Bridge is in the process of being dismantled after over 70 years of service. The Maine State Archives has a number of records related to the history of this famous bridge that are presented in this exhibition.

High Water

Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"… Authority, for the purpose of building a super highway.(8) The first section of highway opened in 1947 between Kittery and Portland."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 3 of 4

"A toll road across the marsh between Dunstan and Oak Hill, the Cumberland Turnpike was the first turnpike in New England. Dr."