Maine Memory Network

John Neal walking stick, Portland, 1850

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Location: Portland Media: Wood, gold, leather, metal, brass

Penobscot walking stick, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine Date: circa 1930 Media: Wood

1929-2013 Forest Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Riverton Realty Company Use: Amusement

Assessor's Record, 18-62 St. James Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Gas Light Company Use: Fences & Walkes

Sketch Plan of Paving for Garden Walks, Monmouth, 1927-1933

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1927–1933 Location: Monmouth Client: Mrs. F. M. Woolworth Architect: Olmsted Brothers

Brick Steps and Walk for Mr. E. L. Smith, Auburn, 1921

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1921 Location: Auburn Client: E. L. Smith Architect: Harry S. Coombs

The Swinging Bridge: Walking Across the Androscoggin

Built in 1892 to entice workers at the Cabot Manufacturing Corporation in Brunswick to move to newly built housing in Topsham, the Androscoggin Pedestrian "Swinging" Bridge or Le Petit Pont quickly became important to many people traveling between the two communities.

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Historic Hallowell - A Walk On The Streets During The Ice Storm

"A Walk On The Streets During The Ice Storm A Walk On The Streets During The Ice Storm Written By Wesley Lapointe and Sam Day Glistening beauty on…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description After the Civil War…"

Kim's famous homemade potato donuts
by Kim Smith

Sharing my potato donut memories and recipe

Childhood Memories of Learning to Swim on Rangeley Lake
by Betty C.

Betty's two older sisters taught her how to swim on Rangeley Lake.