Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Theater

"The Bridgham brothers owned the theater. The first movie that played was “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"1995Lincoln Historical Society The movie theater would connect to my life today, because we don’t have a movie theater anymore and everyone has to…"

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"Lakewood Theater by Jenna Jones and Jaime Bacon Lakewood Theater X In 1895, the Somerset Traction Company of Skowhegan created a small…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"It re-opened on Saturday, March 1, 2009. The theater still has three screens. The first movies that played at the re-opened theater were: “There Will…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… Historical Society On July 5th, 1929, the Surry Theater Company first opened the barn doors of the Surry Playhouse to the summer theater-going…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Wilson G. Smillie penned a letter to the State Commissioner of Education explaining that the flagpole had been erected in memory of a respected…"

Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Varney, George J. Gazetteer of State of Maine, Boston: B.B. Russell, 1882. MANUSCRIPTS AND MISCELLANEOUS An Interview with Fred and Clifford Coggins…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"… at the foot of Toddy Pond in Orland, where the state boat landing is now located. In the 1880s he settled on Cunningham Ridge in Surry with his…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"On one occasion they were serenaded back to their state-run hotel where Soviet citizens were not allowed to join them in their rooms."

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… shipyards in Bath and South Portland and to other states. With a population of approximately 500, Surry contributed forty people (38 males, 2…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… Cobb who was then President of the Massachusetts State Senate. “Our plantation has sent a petition to be incorporated; the name I can not like very…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"The village was the geographic center with a state road running through its center featuring a town hall, grange hall, two stores, churches, a…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Copy of Surry and Ellsworth map, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Border Dispute Originally, Surry extended to the Union…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."

Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property Text by Steve Collier and Sandy Collier Images contributed by Susan Paquette through the Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry Village School Text by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"About The Project Our team is comprised of Surry Elementary School, the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Pastimes

"camping, fishing, music, theater, art, snow sports. These are the activities that bring people together, encompass the resources of the area and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Perry Opera House

"… by Northern National Bank, and named the State Theater. It burned down again in 1946, and was reconstructed as the W.T. Grant Law Offices in 1953."

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"… could hang out; there was a pool hall and a theater named The Family Theater. Last, the hall is still on Main Street today and is the Lincoln Town…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Bus Service, Presque Isle, 1957

"4-8; v. 6, #1, pp. 4-7. Note the Braden Theater and Al's Food Shop on Main Street in Presque Isle. View additional information about this item on…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"The theater itself was an open air pitched roof design with a square open stage. Acts from Boston and New York were presented and included magicians…"