Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"The fire station held dances and fundraisers. After they raised enough money, they got a meeting room and a kitchen that was furnished and painted."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… range of amusements included a bowling alley, a dance hall, a merry-go-round, swings, a shooting gallery, a baseball throw, exhibit booths, movies…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"The cost to rent a horse for a trip to nearby Phillips and back was $1.50. After the advent of the automobile in the early 1900s, farm children…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"A good blacksmith was invaluable. A dance hall provided entertainment, as did traveling theater companies, minstrel shows and the movie theater…"

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

"Movies were shown here, and dances were held almost every Saturday night. Often times, an orchestra played for the dance."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"One of the highlights was a beard judging contest. The winners were Joseph Morin – most original, Roy Fairbrother – most luxuriant and George Tozier…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… reducing the need for sporting events, dances, and graduation ceremonies to be held at the town hall."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"While Guilford’s downtown district was in upheaval from business closures and removals to other sites, a million dollar renovation occurred at our…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… Hampden Academy alone used it for most school dances, band practice, orchestra practice, cheerleading practice, class plays, musical productions…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Movies and dances were also held in Dark Harbor at the Pendleton Hall. Balls and concerts were held at the old hotels."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"He began courting her and they were soon married. Arthur’s friend, Harry Merrill, was in the banking business."