Maine Memory Network

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"Margaret Chase Smith Ferry, ca. 2000Islesboro Historical Society On December 1, 1987, a new ferry, the Margaret Chase Smith was put into service."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"When the ban on automobiles was lifted, there became a need and desire to transport automobiles across the bay."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"Train service improved greatly and long waits for automobile ferries disappeared. Passenger and freight train traffic increased enough to justify the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"With the construction of the Carlton Bridge to replace the ferry system in 1927, Centre Street became overwhelmingly busy."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"This system of automobile and train ferries continued until the Carlton Bridge was built at the south end of downtown in 1927."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"The automobile was banned from the island until 1933. Turtle Head, Islesboro, ca. 1915Islesboro Historical Society Meadow Pond, Islesboro…"

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

"The highway continued on to the ferry at Ferry Beach; and from the ferry landing at Pine Point, the traveler would proceed on the beach to Old…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"… Pound was the dealer for most Pine Point and Ferry Beach lobster fishermen. Bayley’s shipped lobsters to the Fulton Fish Market in New York City…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 1 of 4

"… in 1635 and another house was built above Ferry Rock at the mouth of the Black Point or Scarborough River."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… schedule, upper left of the program, lists a Automobile Hill Climbing Contest at 3:30 PM. The winner of ther "slow" high gear climb was Carleton…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… progression of World War I and the arrival of the automobile, which allowed area residents freedom to travel farther distances to other amusement…"