Maine Memory Network

Barn Loom, Durham, ca. 1860

Contributed by: Durham Historical Society Date: circa 1860 Location: Durham Media: Wood, metal

Bliss sisters, Durham, July 4, 1936

Contributed by: Durham Historical Society Date: 1936-07-04 Location: Durham Media: Photographic print

City of Portland Durham St. Grammar School, Portland, 1906-1908

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1906–1908 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: John Calvin Stevens John Howard Stevens Architects

Plan of Receiving Vault, Durham, ca. 1933

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1933 Location: Durham Client: unknown Architect: George M. Coombs

The World's Largest Oxen

Named for the two largest things in Maine at the turn of the 20th century, Mt. Katahdin and Granger of Stetson, were known as the Largest Oxen in the World. Unable to do farm work because of their size, they visited fairs and agricultural events around the Northeast.

High Water

Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.

Durham Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Transportation

"John River in Durham boats. In the 1830's the Military Road was built from Bangor to Houlton and later to points north."

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars