Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Moses giving the City $10,000 for its construction. Also, the Alameda, a large entertainment center on the south side of Centre Street between Water…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… to many other architectural endeavors in the city of Bath and designed the Lincoln Block building."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"… Lawrence was the only police officer in the City of Bath to ever be shot and killed on duty. According to the almanac in the September 5, 1883…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… to shut down the streets was passed by the city. The owner at the time, William Ledyard, had to buy another property to hold the supplies and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"Students attempted to fill in blank maps of the city, list as many facts as they could recall, and pose thoughtful questions on topics that they were…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"This fire was very destructive to the City of Bath. It destroyed the YMCA, Columbian Theatre, Bath Aerie of Eagles, and threatened the Columbian Hall."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahoc County Courthouse

"… Below that the tablet says, “Erected by the City of Bath A.D. 1867," and Dedicated to, "THE MEMORY OF HER SONS, Who Died, That the Nation Might…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"… to see the columns of smoke coming over the city. They told the town that they would give as much water as they could."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… retail businesses occupying the site according to city tax records. After Moses’ death in 1882, the building was owned by his heirs until 1887."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"The earliest train ferries, the City of Rockland and the Hercules, could only carry passenger and freight cars."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"… steps of the Customs House were often the site of city, state, or federal government events. For example, in 1889, the 23rd President, Benjamin…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"Torrey Home, City Park, Bath, ca. 1887Patten Free Library There were two additions built to the library."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"… home to many theaters that came and went as the city and its residents changed. These included the Music Hall, Uptown Theater, Columbia Hall, and…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"… Library At midnight on December 12, 1954, the City of Bath converted to dial telephones. It was the first major change since 1906."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Merchants' Row

"Bath is a very historic city and should do whatever we can to hold onto and preserve its rich history."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement

"Burden Collection Portland City Hall Rum Room, ca. 1930Maine Historical Society City Hall Rum Room ca."

Presque Isle: The Star City - People

"People Varied and interesting personalities have made Presque Isle a vibrant community. From the beginnings with Native Americans to lumbering and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Farm Life

"Farm Life Myron Gartley Farm, Presque Isle, 1976Presque Isle Historical Society King Farm, Presque Isle, ca."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Wilder's Jewelry

"Wilder's Jewelry X Text by Tony and Cole, students at Presque Isle MIddle School Images X Ike Wilder, a well-known Presque Isle jeweler…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"Northeastland Hotel X Text by Jonah and Josh, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society Images from…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Allen Building

"Allen Building Text by Adam and Griffin, students from Presque Isle Middle School Images from and the students X X The Allen Building is…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"Braden Theater Text by Karlee and Laurin, students at Presque Isle Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X X The Braden…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Pastimes

"Pastimes As for pastimes... camping, fishing, music, theater, art, snow sports. These are the activities that bring people together, encompass the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… Native Americans The Deep History of Presque Isle Text by: David Putnam In 1978, as a result of the proposal to construct the Aroostook Centre…"