Maine Memory Network

Googins Rocks, Old Orchard Beach, 1912

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1912 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Googins Blacksmith Shop, Scarborough, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: circa 1880 Location: Scarborough Media: Photographic print

Googins property, E. Side Adams Street, Lot 18, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: James Googins Use: Dwelling

Googins property, S. Side Spruce Avenue, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Annie R. Googins Use: Cottage

Block for Mr. M. J. Googin, Lewiston, 1893

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893 Location: Lewiston; Lewiston Client: M. J. Googin Architect: George M. Coombs

Block for Mr. M.J. Googin, Lewiston, 1893-1915

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893–1915 Location: Lewiston; Lewiston Client: M. J. Googin Architect: George M. Coombs; Coombs Brothers Architects

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"Googins had the first depurification system that allowed clam diggers to dig in once-polluted areas."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"… Society, Bruce Thurlow, Bill Bayley and Don Googins Local Fishermen at Pine Point, Scarborough, 1932Scarborough Historical Society & Museum…"