Maine Memory Network

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of North New Portland

"It is presently a two span concrete t-beam bridge constructed by the Maine State Highway commission in 1921."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"For stability, 8”x 8” timbers were attached beneath the floor beams in a linear fashion for the entire span of 254’ between the towers."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 5 of 5

"… made out of granite blocks, wood and posts and beams. The house was Victorian influenced and was one-and-a-half stories tall, which some people…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… bridge was replaced with a two-span concrete T-beam bridge constructed in 1936 by the Maine State Highway Commission."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"The Brann was 65 feet long, had a beam of 27 feet, and was powered by a 160 horsepower diesel engine."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"… time for its fire-proof construction with iron beams inside the stone walls. The original building was completely made of granite."

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

"… Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical Society I-beam placement on bridge, Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical Society Both of these photographs were taken…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilding

"… how much of the ship was under water.) The beam of the Hallowell had a length of 28.9 feet. There were also many shipbuilding yards along the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"Source Beam, Philip. Winslow Homer at Prouts Neck. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1966 Looking for Educator Resources for this exhibit…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… 1926, when the weight of a truck caused the floor beams to collapse. There is no indication in DOT's records whether the bridge was ever repaired…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"The theater had a pitched roof, beamed ceiling, and square platform stage. For the elite set, there were reserved chairs in the front rows covered by…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"… her day, well over 250 feet long with 37 feet of beam. A white oak hulled ship; it displaced more than 1,600 tons, boasting three deck levels and…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"… Lermond’s wife was struck on the head by a beam that had become dislodged. Mrs. Lermond was washed overboard and her body floated to Camp Ellis…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… found to have been rotten in the center of the beams, where earlier inspections had missed its severity."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… extensive repair because of the lack of steel 'I' beams.Farmington Historical Society Hip Hip Hurrah! A New Gym! Sports teams practiced or played…"

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