Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Uniforms and Expenses

"… the color of the cow hide that was used.) Their shoes were often leather with metal clasps. In some cases, the police had hats with a badge…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"… other exhibits including The Cotton Mill, Johnson Shoe Factory as well as some history about the Vaughan Stream. Mr."

Historic Hallowell - Volunteer Firefighters and their Fire Clothes

"Their hats were yellow while some were red also with black in the middle with a number in front. Now the firemen wear jackets that are either black…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"King “its a never ending storm”. “It was pitch black. You could not see a thing at night” said Bruce Bell. “It brought our family together”."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"… 1936Hubbard Free Library This flood from the black and white days, was one of worst floods recorded in Maine's history."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"… the collection also includes the black high heel shoes that completed the outfit. Capped sleeve dress, ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"I walk back to shoes and pick out the shiniest, black shoes I can find. They fit perfectly! I find one skirt and one shirt that I like and that will…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"The man that Gary saved was Michael Durant, the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter. Gary’s last words to Michael were “Good luck” and Gary handed…"

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… emerging by the close of the 19th century were shoes, paper and wool. Manufacturing remained the base of economic growth in Skowhegan up until the…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"& B.F. Bartlett Saw Mill G. Cross Boot & Shoe Maker S.H. Webb “ “ “ “ D.S. Bennett Blacksmith Samuel F."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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