Maine Memory Network

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

"… immigration has helped support a thriving public library, quality public and private education, a cooperative food market, a rebirth of local…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 1 of 4

"… of the Blue Hill Historical Society, Blue Hill Public Library and the Jonathan Fisher House The First Years European settlement at Blue Hill began…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"More children were being educated in public or parochial schools, moving on to public, parochial or private high schools--boys and girls."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… he died in 1880, Thomas Lord summed up his life work: “Have worked on 83 vessels more or less – 84 dwelling houses, 12 school houses, 14 meeting…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Meet Blue Hill's Project Team

"… between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"Kneisel Hall, Blue Hill, Kneisel HallBlue Hill Public Library Kneisel Cottage, Blue Hill, ca. 1916 Kneisel CottageBlue Hill Public Library"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… of Blue Hill Academy, Blue Hill, 1893Blue Hill Public Library Blue Hill Academy Ever since the 1790s, residents of Blue Hill have been very…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 133-end

"… of a dance manager, and dances he led or received public notice about. He also includes another Constitution of the "Scientific School," dated 1860."

Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"White work (white embroidery on white fabric) is reminiscent of christening gowns or ceremonial items."

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"The Inn offered the public performances of a small orchestra on Saturday evenings. The performances caused an intermingling of town residents and the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"… machine stitched, the details on the bodice were worked by hand. The dress dates between 1860 and 1865, a representation of Civil War-era style."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 0-21

"… and contemporary commentary after he went to work as an accountant at Katahdin Charcoal Iron Co. in 1885."

Historic Clothing Collection - Themed Image Galleries

"As work continues in the overall collection, additional themed image galleries shall be added to this site, in hopes of exploring the collection's…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3

"By this time, more women now worked outside the home. Positions such as store clerks, telephonists, office clerks, secretaries, and typists were…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… be fun? X McArthur Public Library McArthur Public Library opened as the Biddeford Public Library in 1863; it was a city department and located…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Partners

"… between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 2 of 2

"… & Horigan Grocery Store, Biddeford, 1899McArthur Public Library While most immigrants were drawn to the area to work in the huge textile mills…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Market Hall, Bangor, 1846

"The market and public hall shown in Martin's drawing was built on part of the foundation -- and lasted until the Freshet of March 1846."

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

"… in the Republican Party, as "always to be seen on public occasions." He described a number of Democrat "rascals" and included Dunning in the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 4 of 4

"This legislation regulated working age, minimum wage and work conditions. Coat label, ca. 1938 X"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"John R. Andrews, Biddeford, ca. 1861McArthur Public Library CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT BIDDEFORD DURING THE CIVIL WAR (1861-65) Because of the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"The scrapbook focuses on his experiences working at Katahdin Iron Works, in a "wild land township" near Brownville, starting in 1888."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"… his family's history, his childhood and early work experiences, his introduction to and passion for dancing, and dances held at Katahdin Iron…"

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

"Martin was working as an accountant at Katahdin Iron Works, about 10 miles away. Martin frequently made detailed illustrations of houses and other…"