Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - The City of Hallowell

"… house fires with the use of candles, propane, and kerosene heaters. Hallowell city officials did a great job handling one of the worst natural…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Lamps and stove, John Martin store, Bangor, 1864

"… and Maine State Museum Description Two kerosene lamps were hung in John Martin's store on Center Street in Bangor -- 15 feet apart."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"And we had to have picked up some kerosene, so we did have some kerosene that you had to pour into it."

Historic Hallowell - The "World of Mirth" Carnival in Hallowell

"… attractions at the carnival included freak shows, kerosene covered men being lit on fire, and other old-fashioned, carnival rides such as a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns. Snow removal from the tracks could be dangerous, requiring trains to back up, regain…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"… an emergency operation, while the driver held a kerosene lamp for him. Because the two dared to take the risk, some fortunate person lived to see…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"… kept in the back room. There was also a big kerosene barrel, and customers came with their five-gallon cans to be filled…Otis was usually sitting…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… in the sheathing of the ceiling from a suspended kerosene oil lamp. The building was soon ablaze and in spite of great efforts but very few goods…"