Maine Memory Network

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… for fabricating cans, that is, until the American Can plants in Lubec and Eastport started. This is a one in the series of engravings from…"

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"Some of my brothers went into the service. They went away to work because there was nothing here. Then, the can plant closed."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"builds plant in Lubec for manufacture of two-piece drawn cans 1910 • Census results – 3,363 1911 • Lubec Centennial Celebration held on July 4 --…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"American Can Company built a plant for the manufacture of two-piece, drawn cans, employing hundreds of workers."

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

"Map of Klondike Plant #2 This map showing the location of Plant #2 on the North Lubec Canal appears on the back cover of the Prospectus for the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… diseases and how, types of fruit trees and other plants that Martin grew and how he took care of them, and the organization of interiors of shops…"

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

"… thoroughfare or connected with a house where room can be obtained on lots conspicuous." View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

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

"… Sept 8th 1866." The remainder of the writing that can be seen to the right of the drawing is part of a longer narrative that appears in full in…"

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

"… yankees to a serfdom is more than any man can solve. he is determined, Square outright in the belief that southern principles must & shall rule…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… drew this sketch of the son "to show how near I can draw or represent when I undertake it in good earnest." Martin, an accountant and shopkeeper…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Marcellus Emery, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… bodies will be traveled over before a democrat can be compeled to go and defend the Capital at Washington." There were 52,000 Democrats in Maine in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"These can be accessed in two ways: -- at the bottom of the introductory page for each volume are links to the various PDF sections, with brief…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"These and many smaller ones as well can be seen in the text of each of the volumes. Keys to the drawings appear there."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 1: 1885-1899, Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel

"… detailed account of the contents of each section can be found.   Part 1, to page 21 Katahdin Iron Works, Silver Lake Hotel, steamship…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… detailed account of the contents of each section can be found.   Part 1, pages 000-26 Bangor House, Franklin House, largest circus, Crystal…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"I can show in my garden to day the handsomest & best rustic chair in Bangor & I waltzed & march as writen red 2 pages back & I can to day put up as…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… so that whereever this Book may be an idea can be given at once of localities and distances although the outlines are entirely from memory and not…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Fred Urquhart Farm, Presque Isle

"… more the better.” Too much fertilizer can damage plants. When selecting a fertilizer, the farmer must consider the condition of the soil, the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Student Narrative of MDI History

"The Abnaki called the island Pemetic. Much more can be learned about the Native Americans on Mt. Desert Island and throughout New England at the Abbe…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Representative Industries of Cumberland and North Yarmouth

"Corn was canned extensively, with other vegetables and fruit handled. While under the management of Merrill Bros., meat was also canned. Charles E."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"… Farmington, signs were posted at the base of plants and trees by Dr. Drew Barton and a walking tour was created."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"The plant burned in June 14, 1925 but the stone steps still remain. Farmers shipped their milk in large cans out of town for processing."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Day 1

"They explained that the woody plants may be able to heal themselves. Disturbing the trees any further could cause them to be in worse condition…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"Burnham and Morrill Clam Plant, Scarborough, ca. 1885Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Early settlers used clams for bait, selling their…"