Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… 1925, the Music Hall changed ownership to a pool hall, and the location changed hands from pool halls, bars, and other small businesses, until…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 452-534

"… Pendleton & Ross Eliab Metcalf Daniel Chaplin George W. Merrill Thomas H. Shaw Hatch House Tavern Norumbega Hall Isaac W. Patten Edwin Patten"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"… at Solon Wilders Floral Concert at Norombega Hall in Bangor on July 9, 1864. Martin wrote that in other years, the performance had been mostly…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"… Vice President Hannibal Hamlin spoke at Norumbega Hall in Bangor on behalf of Republican candidates."

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… The quote is from a speech he gave at Bangor City Hall September 16, 1866. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… time with friends and family than singing and dancing. It’s a beautiful day to walk to the beach and have a family picnic or meet friends."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"He then lent his diving suit to A.S. Hall. Hall went back to New Meadows and talked the engineer, Mr."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel

"The dances raised money for the first island fire truck. In addition to taking in guests, she ran a pie shop and sold ice cream."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"… View Hotel in Swan’s Island Village where many dances took place. Carl Rowe seining in a weir, Swan's Island ca."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Welcome to Swan's Island!

"Welcome to Swan's Island! Burnt Coat Harbor X Swan's Island, a six mile ferry ride out of Bass Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"Baird's Quarry Swan's Island granite was quarried at sites around the island, providing work for many laborers and the businesses that supported…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Student genealogy

"Student genealogy Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society As members of a small island school, many of Swan's…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs Left with no reliable connection to the mainland and few secure sources…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"Sports Organized Sports Swan's Island softball team, ca. 1978Swan's Island Historical Society Much as the 1950s were all about the Brooklyn…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"Baird's Quarry history Text by Kim Colbeth Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Matthew Baird Contracting Co."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"Minturn Schoolhouse Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society The Minturn Schoolhouse was built in 1899…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Crew

"The Crew The Crew X The Swan's Island team put in a lot of work over the course of the one year project."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"Winter Fun Four skaters on Goose Pond, Swan's Island, ca. 1924Swan's Island Historical Society Winters would also be a time to find islanders…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends

"Caring For Our Families and Friends From the first European settlement on Swan’s Island, written records show that the community has financially…"