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Keywords: Penobscot Co.

Historical Items

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Item 99449

Lumber schooners on the Penobscot River at Bangor, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1905 Location: Bangor Media: Postcard

Item 99450

Penobscot River lumber raft at Bangor, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1905 Location: Bangor Media: Postcard

Item 99444

Lumber boom on the Penobscot River at Bangor, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1905 Location: Bangor Media: Postcard

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 109112

Soule Glass & Paint Company Warehouse, Bangor, 1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1951 Location: Bangor Client: Soule Glass & Paint Co. Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109113

Soule Glass & Paint Company Warehouse, Bangor, 1951-1952

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1951–1952 Location: Bangor Client: Soule Glass & Paint Co. Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Item 109314

Development Associates Trust building, Bangor, 1969-1973

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1969–1973 Location: Bangor; Bangor Client: Development Associates Trust Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

Eastern Fine Paper

The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.

Exhibit

Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade

A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.

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Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

Site Pages

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 2 of 2

"Print. Penobscot River Railroad History of Penobscot County Maine, with illustrations and biographical sketches."

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The beauty of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag Rivers, as first described by Champlain, is again seen as a vital part of the history, heritage, and…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"The tunnel ran from the Penobscot River located near Holyoke’s house in Brewer. The tunnel was found because the son of the family that later bought…"