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Historic Hallowell - John Calvin Stevens House

"Johnson home (c. 1899) was designed by John Calvin Stevens. This classic shingle style home sits high above the Kennebec River town of Hallowell…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"Other influential designers associated with the mini and new young ‘swinging’ fashions include English designers Mary Quant and Biba, American Bonnie…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architect William Keith

"Perhaps two of his most outstanding house designs are the one in which he lived on Main Street and that of State Senator Edward Robinson, two lots to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES "John Bunyon's Dream Story". Publishers promotional postcard. 1913.

"1913. This particular title was one of a series designed to acquaint children with classic books which were written for adults."

Hubbard Free Library

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Historic Clothing Collection - Mid Twentieth Century

"As design moved beyond the War years, the emergence of youth culture dominated fashions. Understandably, a shrinking percentage of shoppers retained…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1920-1930 - Page 3 of 3

"… for the Egyptian river), and hemline palmette designs provide an example of the prevailing Egyptian design influence that stemmed from Howard…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"1930-1940 Miss Margaret's designer robe, ca. 1936Maine Historical Society Early examples of the era's wide shoulder fashion are found among a…"

Historic Hallowell - Portrait of the Proprietor

"… Revival house in 1866 and selected a rather grandiose version of the mansard design for his clapboard dwelling. It was “Victorianized” in 1875."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29

"Charles Snell Cone cedar tree Gate designs 1866 Philadelphia National Union convention Bangor Democratic convention George W. Ladd Sen. James R."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"… three garments showing the influence of leading designers, and one with the designer’s label. A long sleeved, mandarin collar lounging or…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 3 of 3

"… neck dress of a pale blue and white scrolling design matelassé synthetic; and a home sewn three quarter sleeve green synthetic linen-look…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 3 of 3

"… effect of encouraging home-grown American fashion design. In prosperous post-war America, New York, and California became centers of a successful…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Welcome

"Welcome Farmington History Online logo designed by Melanie Taylor Coombs X Farmington is a vibrant community in the western foothills of Maine…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"… its streets are some of ship-lapped, pilastered design, some of true Maine low-down dimensions, and some with doorways that have been admired and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Today

"… firm currently produces solar-powered generators designed for, among other things, disaster relief, a project based on experience and expertise…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"A large majority of the homes were designed and built by captains and shipbuilders, men who had a tendency to overbuild structures in order to…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Montpelier

"… Society The use of a classic oval-on-axis design is believed to have been influenced by Boston born architect Charles Bullfinch."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Educator Resources

"… the Exhibits Scavenger Hunt   These lessons are designed to promote skills in visual analysis, historical interpretation, and critical thinking."

Camp Runoia

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Martin swing, Center Street, Bangor, 1864

"… Martin (1823-1904) of 130 Center St., Bangor, designed and built this swing in his yard "for the comport" of his children."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… Expert Accountant, Landscape Gardener, Rustic designer, Origin of Martins perfect Waltz & March." He had worked most of his life as an accountant…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… was a devoted gardener, proud of his landscape designs, and the fruit trees and vegetables he grew."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor High School, Abbott Square, 1865

"… Noted Bangor architect Benjamin Deane (1790-1867) designed the high school building, at right, which was built in 1852 on what was known as the…"