Maine Memory Network

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Why Study the History of Drinking?

"… brought new brewing and distilling traditions—the signs of their cultures and often the means to fortune."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"… and endowment of an Academy at Hallowell Hook was signed by Governor Hancock. The act then proceeded to be passed by the General Court of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 2 of 3

"… coming this way (north) and when James saw the sign for Old Town he said, “This isn’t the way to Waterville."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"John Hayden, who owned an earlier jewelry trade had a sign of a compass to symbolize that everything in his store had perfect measurements, that his…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"Shipbuilding Sign with Ship, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Text by Margaret McCrea."

Oakfield Historical Society

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 3 of 7

"… after purchasing a claim tracing back to a deed signed by speculator Richard Wharton in 1684 with six Wabanaki sagamores to land around…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"This map shows the location of the eight signs, connects them in the intended order for the most efficient walking tour, and has photographs of the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby

"Most aren’t ever brave enough to sign up for the army in their lifetime. While Thomas G. Libby was in the army, he was shot in the left hand and…"

Historic Hallowell - Our Work and Our Team

"The nineteen-sign, illustrated walking tour, reminded us again of the richness of our historical resource."

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"… been destroyed by time or are in museums, a true sign of our heritage. The other tubs include the Lion, three other Tigers, the Cascade, and the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - North Church

"… I.328a Resources: Farmington Historical Trail sign in front of North Church Translation of Plato's Republic…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"… Route 1A entering Hampden have been welcomed by signs depicting Dorothea Dix and Hannibal Hamlin. However, long before these famous Mainers came to…"

Islesboro Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 2 of 3

"… “no later than November 1, 1913.”The contract was signed March 31, 1913 and McGregor’s low bid was for $110,000."

Early Maine Photography - Portland Photographers

"Such was the case of Almond W. Hanscom, who signed himself as a "traveling artist" on a circa 1860 ambrotype of Adam Winslow and his grandson Adam."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1910-1920 - Page 2 of 2

"The navy gaberdine suit, albeit with a skirt showing signs of later alterations or updating, reflects the popular peplum jacket style."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 3 of 4

"… won—the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act was signed into law without a single dollar from the State of Maine (even though they had taken, time…"

Music in Maine - Music and Television

"… Historical Society Dave Astor show sign, ca. 1970Maine Historical Society Dave Astor's Horn, ca."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"Road Signs after re-painting, Northeast Harbor, ca. 1955Mount Desert Island Historical Society Road Signs, Northeast Harbor, ca."

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… east of Portland, “The Hallowell Bookstore -- Sign of the Bible.” He imported the best books available from England and stock from the Boston book…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 2 of 4

"… Legislature, 176 male residents of Cumberland who signed a petition to the Legislature that year noted that “the town business [is] done at North…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 6 of 6

"… were spent creating many luscious hand carved signs and placques, often commissions for summer residents, local churches, the Northeast Harbor…"

Historic Hallowell - Carvers and Quarrymen

"… other notable works is the carving of "Library" sign over the front door of Hubbard Free Library. He is buried in Hallowell."