Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"Many lenders require adherence to standardized construction timelines and methods to protect their borrowers and collateral – these standards help…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Postscript: More Moving Buildings

"… in Asticou to move, expand, or morph into new uses or entirely new structures. The scope of this writing cannot properly describe or document other…"

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"A second building was constructed at the same location that served as a school until 1880. In that year a new Town Hall was built with classroom…"

Historic Hallowell - Important Buildings and Institutions

"… the 1960s an urban renewal proposal and a highway construction plan threatened to demolish many historic buildings in the downtown area."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Bar Harbor: Building of Arts

"… the building and raise the appropriate funds for construction. Land on the Cromwell Harbor Road, near the Kebo Valley Club was selected “not only…"

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"They began building around the year 1882. The hall was bought by William Hayden who put new floors in it."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"Mary Griffiths. When it was first constructed, the theater was owned by Mark Tuner and George Barnes of Presque Isle, and Newell Smith and Charlie…"

University of Maine at Presque Isle Library

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Kennebunk Free Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"In 1900, contracts were awarded for the actual construction. As the construction started, Mr. Chisholm was making a detailed survey of the markets…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 1 of 2

"Hugh J. Chisholm Jr., ca. 1912Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Chisholm’s taming of the Androscoggin River, through construction of a dam at…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"This building was constructed in 1903 with an Andrew Carnegie Foundation. It was enlarged in 1969 by the addition of a new extension on the rear of…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… Historical Society In the early 1950’s the construction for a new steel and concrete bridge was underway after being interrupted once again by…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"A “machine room” and a “laboratory” were constructed. Beneath them, in the water, were placed specially constructed wooden boxes called accumulators…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… physician’s office added; a new middle school was constructed and the old one sold for a dollar to house a new transportation company which brought…"

Prince Memorial Library

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Activities for Rusticators

"… by steamer to Bar Harbor to supervise the construction of a summer home for Mrs. Charles Dorr."

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 2 of 2

"Construction is finished that year and a crude paper machine is installed. 1888: Operations were halted for five years due to the distance of the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"1964St. Joseph Healthcare The hospital originated as the Paine Private Hospital on Center street, which is around the back of the new hospital."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"Hussey Woolen Co. constructed a new facility on the Appleyard site, south side of the river, with partners C.D. Shaw, F.B. Pease, and A.C. Houston."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"Road connecting Lubec and East Machias under construction 1817 • First village schoolhouse built and included meeting hall on second floor."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is Established - 1823

"… 56 individual cells to be dug into the ground, constructed so “that even their aspect might be terrific, and appear like what they should…dark and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"… of Lincoln banded together and started the construction of a new grade school for their children."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"When it was first constructed, Seaside Hall served as Atlantic's library. It was consistently used as a community center, hosting events such as…"