Maine Memory Network

Knox automobile, Portland, ca. 1909

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1909 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Rowe Motors, Westbrook, 1930

Contributed by: Walker Memorial Library Date: 1930 Location: Westbrook Media: Photographic print

183-189 Washington Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Deering Realty Company Use: Garage

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"The Automobile, the Great Depression and World War II: 1930-1950 As automobile traffic steadily increased after WWI, Bath experienced a number of…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"nurse, school nurse, editor, sales administrator, event planner and regulatory affairs specialist. Other interests are just as varied: conservation…"

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine

A Lifelong Romance with Retail
by George A Smith

Maine's once plentiful small retail stores.