First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

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First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

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Description

In 1864, John Martin of Bangor drew, from recollection, the First Penobscot Bridge from Steam Boat wharf in Bangor. He labeled the toll house, Skinner's Store, and the Draw.

Martin (1823-1864) began in 1864 writing a Journal about his life and experiences. The illustration of the bridge appeared on page 220 in a section he wrote about the Freshet of March 29, 1846, which destroyed the bridge.

Martin wrote that a corporation in which Asa Davis was a stockholder built the bridge for $50,000. It was built in 1832.

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About This Item

  • Title: First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846
  • Creator: John Martin
  • Creation Date: 1864
  • Subject Date: 1846
  • Location: Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: Coll. 1972; 1997.16.4
  • Object Type: Image

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