Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Plan of Alden Merry's house, Brownville Junction, 1893

"… enthusiast, called this house "the most & best house I ever see for $1000." The house belonged to Alden Merry and was built in 1891 in Brownville…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Arvida Hayford, Bangor, ca. 1867

"Arvida Hayford, Bangor, ca. 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904) drew…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin homestead, Bangor, ca. 1864

"in Bangor in about 1852. Martin, an accountant, shopkeeper, dance enthusiast, and gardener, drew this detailed illustration of the house and grounds…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867

"John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (18223-1907), a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"He labeled the toll house, Skinner's Store, and the Draw. Martin (1823-1864) began in 1864 writing a Journal about his life and experiences."

John Martin: Expert Observer - 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, Bangor, 1865

"John Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, wrote about their return and drew this illustration on Page 138 of the "Scrap & Sketchbook" that he…"

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

"John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant, shopkeeper, and ardent Republican, drew the illustration of Hamlin and quoted some of his speech on…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Liz, about 20, and widow Clark…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rufus Prince residence, Bangor, 1850

"… Bangor made this drawing of Rufus Prince's brick house in Bangor where Martin and his wife, Clara Cary, began their married life."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"He wrote, "In 1844 when I came to Bangor last Miss Norcross taught an exelent school in the yellow school house she was very much endeared to all her…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Gorham L. Boynton, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, drew an illustration of Gorham L."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ezekiel Hopkins house and grounds, Hampden, 1840

"… State Museum Description John Martin of Bangor (1823-1904) began writing and illustrating a journal in 1864 to provide details of his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… "Every available place on the bridges custom house wharves tops of store houses vessels boats rafts vessels masts were litterally jamed." The…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867

"John Martin gate design, Bangor, 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904)…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elmer Martin, Bangor, 1865

"Elmer Martin, Bangor, 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (18223-1904), a Bangor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Revenue gunboat "Mahoning," Bangor, 1864

"… Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, drew the revenue gunboat Mahoning as it appeared on August 14, 1864 in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Senator James Doolittle, Bangor, 1866

"John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper and a Republican, attended the convention at Davenport Square and drew illustrations of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Knights Templar member, Bangor, 1864

"… the Soldiers' Monument at Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor on June 17, 1864. Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashions in Bangor, 1866

"Around them are hat and shoe styles. John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper who was interested in fashion, landscaping and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Two star skaters, Bangor, 1868

"John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper in Bangor who wrote and illustrated five volumes reflecting on his life and time and commenting…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867

"George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In one of a series of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thieves in Bangor, ca. 1865

"Thieves in Bangor, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Benjamin Kimball, Bangor, ca. 1867

"John Martin, a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, wrote of Kimball, "When the 22 Regiment left Bangor for Ship Island he was the tallest & handsomest…"

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

"… Museum Description James Dunning of Bangor operated a seed and grocery store and was involved in efforts to build a rail line from Bangor…"