Maine Memory Network

Besse High School, Albion, September 1913

Contributed by: Winslow Historical Preservation Committee Date: 1913 Location: Albion Media: Photographic print

Letter from Albion K. Parris to his father, 1832

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1832-07-16 Location: Boston; Hebron Media: Ink on paper

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9-11 Cottage Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Albion Gooding Use: Dwelling - Single family

Assessor's Record, 42-48 Rowe Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Albion Richardson Use: Garage

Alterations to store at Woodfords Corner for Chapman & Wyman, Portland, ca. 1904

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1904 Location: Portland Client: Chapman & Wyman Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

Big Timber: the Mast Trade

Britain was especially interested in occupying Maine during the Colonial era to take advantage of the timber resources. The tall, straight, old growth white pines were perfect for ships' masts to help supply the growing Royal Navy.

Slavery's Defenders and Foes

Mainers, like residents of other states, had differing views about slavery and abolition in the early to mid decades of the 19th century. Religion and economic factors were among the considerations in determining people's leanings.

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas S. Libby

"He was born February 18, 1819, in Albion, Maine. Thomas grew up on a farm right on the outskirts of Albion, planting and harvesting food for his…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Representative Industries of Cumberland and North Yarmouth

"Albion Seabury, who married Dorcas Pratt, established his yard on the northeast side of the Royal River in 1826."