Maine Memory Network

Surf near Walker's Point, Kennebunkport, ca. 1923

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1923 Location: Kennebunkport Media: Glass Negative

Walker's Point, Kennebunkport, ca. 1916

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1916 Location: Kennebunkport Media: Glass Negative

Walker property, Fern Avenue, Long Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: John H. Walker Use: Camp

Walker property, Fern Avenue, Long Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: John H. Walker Use: Shop

Mr. Frederick Walker residence, Cape Elizabeth, 1898-1945

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1898–1945 Location: Cape Elizabeth Client: Frederick Walker Architect: John Calvin Stevens; John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Walker residence elevations, Lyme, NH, 1995-2000

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1995–2000 Location: Lyme Clients: Diane Walker; David Walker Architect: Carol A. Wilson

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.

The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.

Walker Memorial Library

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Bowdoin College Museum of Art

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Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.