Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 3 of 13

"… illustrates the interest by many in the area in old potato harvesting machinery. Notice that there are no cleats on the wheels of this digger."

Salmon Brook Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"In July 1964, new machinery was installed, which made shoemaking faster and easier.  As a result, there were 300 people employed."

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… Association By 1887 an enlarged building housed machinery for two whistles. Those whistles show on the roof, each adjacent to a stack."

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

"… trees and started a carding mill, hauling the machinery from Lisbon by the way of Strong. Bartlett and Plummer turned out large quantities of long…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… and lack of lumber, sawmills and woodworking machinery, Islesboro never achieved the same success enjoyed by many mainland boatyards during the…"