Maine Memory Network

Lawrence Colby, Westport Island, 1920

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: 1920 Location: Westport Island Media: Photographic print

Kidskin boots, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1915 Location: New York Media: Leather, Mother of Pearl

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.

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.

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"… remained fashionable up to the war years (WWI). Versions of garments such as those advertised in the New York store Gimbles' 1915 catalogue…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 1 of 3

"… and manufacture was inconsequential until after WWI. Within three years of the war's end in 1918, large chemical plants in southern states…"