Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… on their walk, learning about the change in water levels, the end of the death penalty, and more."

Historic Hallowell - Wire, Ice, and Iron Industries

"1933Hubbard Free Library They settled there because of the plentiful water source that could be used to create power."

Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"… all the buildings between the Kennebec River and Water Street, including the commercial areas known as Merchant’s Row and Kennebec Row."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"Located on Upper Main Street, the cheese factory operated for several years, starting in 1871. This factory had been organized by local farmers, and…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"… Society This is an unknown celebration on Water Street. It is quite possibly the dedication of the new Carnegie Library around 1900."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"… Maps from 1855 to 1875 identify shipyards on Water Street under the following names: Robinson, McCallum, Walsh, French, E."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The depot in Strong was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today. In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns."

Historic Hallowell - Transportation Challenge

"… at the granite wharf near the intersection of Water and Temples Streets. The site is now used for launching pleasure craft and recreation."

Princeton Public Library

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… erected for them next to their home on Upper Main Street, presently the home of Anthony Nichols. Here students, who wanted more than a common…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… was built in 1848 on a knoll overlooking Depot Street and Main Street. The church was dedicated in 1849."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"Waldo Street Area Waldo Street Fire slide show The Waldo Street Fire was, and still is, Rumford’s most serious fire."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… was better known, acquired property on Upper Main Street, directly on the railroad easement. Four generations of the Starbird family manufactured…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"The water started to rise early on March 31, 1987. By the end of the day on April 1, Front Street was flooded."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Brick Works

"… rows in the area of Broad Street and India Street, replacing decaying wharves; and the Dover Street Bridge between Boston and South Boston opened…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"… Joshua and Charles Morton in Morton’s shipyard on Water Street was sold for an Australian packet and netted $85,000 in profits; however, most of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… owner, donated a parcel of land on Upper Main Street, which was more than adequate for a school. Project trustees were appointed November13, 1947."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… and built three houses for his sons on Main Street. Jeremy Porter's house was built in the area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 1 of 2

"… and 50s, the waterfront was used by people along Water Street and a lumber company. Shepard's Wharf was also on the waterfront and was the head of…"

Historic Hallowell - Joppa

"Webber, Sr., an individual partner South on Water Street between the business section and Loudon Hill is a part of the city known as Joppy or Joppa."

Historic Hallowell - Keeping Us Safe: Fire Department and Police Force

"… Force Ingraham's Corner, Winthrop and Water Streets, Hallowell, ca. 1895Hubbard Free Library The fire department and police department have…"

Lubec Memorial Library

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"… Schedule he was listed as living on Decatur Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He died on May 19, 1898, and is buried in the Village Cemetery in…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"In 1894, a Watering Trough, casted in Concord, New Hampshire was put into service in front of the Court House."