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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"A large, modern brick building was constructed on Elm Street and opened in 1911. It is named for Moses W."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford

"The natives constructed a cart and filled it with combustibles which they planned on tossing over the garrison walls."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 1 of 2

"Born in Oxford, New Hampshire in 1755, Sawyer joined the Continental Army in 1777 and participated in the Battles of Saratoga."

Early Maine Photography - Studio Portraits

"… on November 13, 1852, that Carleton had added a new feature to his portraits, saying that "a fine effect is produced by the introduction of…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"… pride in their purpose by displaying their new equipment and handsome uniforms. Such an event in Portland was recorded by the camera on September…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"… speak at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new State House. While there, he became ill and died on October 8, 1829."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 1 of 3

"Nominated for president by the new Republican Party in 1860, he won a four way race and immediately faced the dissolution of the union over the…"

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"Follett of New Sharon (9th Maine), and Private George Allen Soule of North Yarmouth (1st Maine,10th Maine, DC Cavalry, 1st Maine Cavalry)."

Mercy Hospital - From Queen's to Mercy

"… A 1941 capital funds campaign pamphlet for the construction of the new Mercy Hospital. The publication talks about the transition from Queen's…"

Patten Free Library

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 2 of 2

"Floods In March of 1936, New England experienced extreme rainfall, resulting in one of the worst floods on record for the region."

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

"… September 14, 1901 described Chisholm’s proposed construction of Strathglass Park, a group of brick homes for the workers of the area."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"… over the business, and within a year began the construction of a new lime plant and office building."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"Cranes with pier construction on new bridge, Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical Society Bridgework almost complete, Lubec, 1962 Lubec Historical…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Lodging and Hotels: A Savage Family Business

"UNDER CONSTRUCTION Asticou Inn Owned by family members Augustus Chase Savage, George A. Savage, and Charles K. Savage from 1883-1964."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"… until September of 1930 in getting ready for the construction of a new hotel, the Northeastland, on the same site."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Maxie Anderson, Presque Isle, 1981

"… Technical Institute in Presque Isle who constructed a replica of his balloon Double Eagle II in which he crossed the Atlantic in 1978."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"Their survival depended on it. Due to their solid construction, approximately 400 original buildings still line the streets throughout the town."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"Dudley of Standish received the construction bid. Groundbreaking occurred on October 10, 1986, and the new Cumberland Wing was dedicated on October…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… by a detailed description of the swing and its construction. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… set a four-year goal to complete a new school construction project. Project funding was secured with a $125,000 bond issue, plus gifts of $30,000…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is built - 1823 to 1824

"George were employed and the walls were constructed by November 24th, 1823. A hospital, guards’ quarters and warden’s residence were located in the…"

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…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2

"To meet the demand, Mercy expanded again with the construction of an eight-story wing, occupied in 1951."