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Description
The Bangor Water Works were built in 1875-76 following a State act to supply Bangor with a reliable source of clear water and confront the constant problem of sewage. Shown here are the Penobscot River and the area of the dam.
About This Item
- Title: Dam and Water Works, Bangor, ca. 1881
- Creator: Bangor News Company
- Creation Date: circa 1881
- Subject Date: circa 1881
- Location: Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Stereograph
- Dimensions: 8.7 cm x 17.5 cm
- Collection: Vickery Collection
- Object Type: Image
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- Waterworks--Maine--Bangor
- Hydroelectric power--Maine--Bangor
- Water districts--Maine--Bangor
- Pumping stations--Maine--Bangor
- Water--Maine--Bangor
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