Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"… have included upholstery and the production of vehicle license plates. Inmates worked in gardens, first at a location adjoining the prison, and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"The innovation of these transporting vehicles has changed the outlook of the world. When the car was first created it was an outbreak across the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"He is most famous for inventing a vehicle that changed the logging business, the Lombard Steam Log Hauler."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"… of accidents between automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles. In 1910 Scarborough citizens, following Portland’s lead, voted to limit the speed of…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"This vessel could transport seven to eight vehicles, opening up a new era of island history. The ferry service operates out of Bass Harbor for…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… and sleigh drivers bring to life horse-drawn vehicles, some of which are those seen in the museum."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Old Ell is Born

"… and farm equipment also became part of a taxi and vehicle storage business established in 1926 by John’s son, Richard."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… equipment until purchasing its first motorized vehicle in 1929. A Musical Culture. The stage was set for Blue Hill to emerge as a center of music…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"Travel was difficult for students without vehicles. Many students still preferrerd their local schoolhouses where they did not have to pay tuition."

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

"It was tough to get between villages before vehicles and roads were constructed. After settling happened between the different rivers and streams…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"The business had ramps that were used to haul vehicles between the ground level and second floor. A sign advertised Chase as a "Manufacturer of…"