Maine Memory Network

Babcock & Sharp Drug Store, Lewiston, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Androscoggin Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Location: Lewiston Media: Photographic print

Interior of Dickey Store, Bangor, ca. 1895

Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Location: Bangor Media: Glass Negative

Joseph's elevations, Portland, 1984-1987

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1984–1987 Location: Portland; Portland Client: Joseph's Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Atherton Furniture

LeBaron Atherton's furniture empire consisted of ten stores, four of which were in Maine. The photos are reminiscent of a different era in retailing.

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Interior, John Martin Store, Bangor, 1862

"Interior, John Martin Store, Bangor, 1862 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862

"John Martin store interior, Bangor, 1862 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin…"

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars