Maine Memory Network

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"Expansion By 1800, Hampden’s population totaled 904, 100 more citizens than nearby Bangor. As Hampden’s growth continued, industry and business…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"Expansion Text by Karyn Field By 1800, Hampden’s population totaled 904, 100 more citizens than nearby Bangor."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 2 of 2

"VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) Pew payment receipt, Biddeford, 1806, 1807, 1810Biddeford Historical Society…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 1 of 2

"VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) Union & Journal (Biddeford, Me.), 24 June 1864 X After the war ended both the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"The expansion and conglomeration of all of the major manufactures in Biddeford and Saco: the Saco-Lowell Shops, York (Bates) Manufacturing, and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"… survivance" of the French culture, championed the expansion of educational opportunities, especially for girls, which included creating…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"The name of the business was then changed to A.R. Gould and Company. Business continued to prosper. In 1884, Gould sold the candy portion of his…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… a new municipal garage was purchased, a large expansion was accomplished at the library, and an Economic Development Board was created."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"The fall of 1963 brought the first expansion onto the high school gymnasium with the edition of the superintendent’s office, and laboratories for…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"The World Wars put a damper on this grand expansion plan. Stretching The Trolley Wire LivePresque Isle Historical Society Gould sold his…"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"After several expansions and renovations the store grew and became very successful in Lincoln’s Main Street business sector."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… of the country experienced a lengthy period of expansion of international trade and therefore of maritime fleets."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 1 of 17

"Biddeford and Saco were both already very successful in their agricultural endeavors, but industry was on a steady rise. Business in Biddeford began…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 8 of 17

"1894McArthur Public Library As more businesses and industries were using the local water ways advantageously, nearly 17 sawmills were erected in…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… garden spot behind the Forum building due to the expansion of the track for tractor pulls and other events."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 2 of 17

"Businesses that supported the war did well and were able to hire more employees. Biddeford and Saco were luckier than other towns and cities due to…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 2 of 2

"The mill employs 250 people at this time. More expansion and improvements continue over the next fifty years."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… from Washington County in 1839 coincides with the expansion of the western United States more so than the development of central and southern Maine."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"… fires that have consumed landmark buildings, businesses and even entire city streets. The widespread destruction that these blazes caused often…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 16 of 17

"“All places of business were closed, and the mills shut down. Flags were to be seen everywhere, and the demand for red, white, and blue ribbons…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 3 of 3

"… and when war broke out in 1941 they were all very busy with production of war goods. All the manufacturers were in need of help, and recruited…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"As often happens, businesses which can support war necessities did well, and hired workers. Manufacturing in Biddeford and other cities which had…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"… 1955McArthur Public Library Small, innovative businesses popped up and created opportunities although mostly away from the downtown area."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 9 of 17

"… and Saco, but many also opened their own small businesses. The influx of immigration created cultural but more specifically, religious changes to…"