Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - They Should Have Constructed Their Buildings On Wheels

"… and natural resources within the neighborhood for public benefit through the creation of botanical gardens, parks, museums, and trails."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"Building Of The Arts Era Building Of The Arts, Bar Harbor, Maine The Building of the Arts was officially dedicated in 1907 and remained the…"

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

"… that the new bridge is not yet open to the public. Meanwhile a small trailer hauled into place would serve as a temporary U.S. Customs office."

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"… Piscataquis Community Middle School Guilford Public School, June 20, 1887Guilford Historical Society The 8th grade students at Piscataquis…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Electric generator delivery, Presque Isle, 1959

"The Aroostook Trust Company building in the background is at the corner of Main Street and Chapman Road, Presque Isle."

Guilford, Maine - CONTACT US

"We are open to the public by appointment. You may contact one of our MCHP Members below if you have any questions or input on the Guilford History…"

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

"Today the library is housed in the town-owned Thomaston Academy building on Main Street and has a yearly circulation of approximately 36,000."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect James Overlock

"… known as Knox’s Lane or driveway, became a public street when portions of the Knox estate were sold to private developers."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Historical Society

"The Society operates a museum that is open to the public during the months of June, July and August on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"… www.thomaston.lib.me.us The Thomaston Public Library is located in the historic Thomaston Academy Building at 60 Main Street in Thomaston, Maine…"

Belfast Free Library

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Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Baptist Church

"The church building is the oldest public standing building in Presque Isle. In 2004, dry rot and lightning damage required the removal of the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Broad and Summer Streets containing dilapidated buildings left over from ship-building days, was purchased but improvement was delayed while the…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… our Primary School, the library got computers for public use, and a boat launch was installed on the Piscataquis River."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… live concerts, special art classes, and other public functions, as written in many newspaper articles."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"The Thomaston Public Library is the fourth member of Thomaston's group. Located in the Thomaston Academy Building, the library was recently renovated…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… library began in 1889; it was first opened to the public in 1891. It was funded by Galen C. Moses, who donated $10,000 to the library."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"… was the location of most of Bath's important public gatherings. It held countless Morse graduations, benefits, and celebrations."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"The Bath Bank building, the first brick building in downtown Bath, was built in 1810 with large columns facing Centre Street."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"… of New Sweden causing a group of newspapermen to publicize the poverty and dire straits of the Swedes."

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Theater

"It is now used as a parking lot for Maine Public Service employees. Sources: Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times A Walk Through History."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"On the map, the buildings on the property were an engine house and two other houses that were owned by J."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"Many of the buildings were filled with wounded and dead rebel soldiers. The most of the male portion of the inhabitants were in the army, either…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"… Block Merchants' Row Old Town Hall and Grant Building The Patten Free Library The Railroad Station Sagadahoc Block and Sagadahock House The…"