Peirce Memorial, Bangor, ca. 1935

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Peirce Memorial, Bangor, ca. 1935

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Description

The caption reads, "Peirce Memorial, Bangor, Maine." This memorial says, "Presented to the City of Bangor by Luther H. Peirce erected MCMXXV Memorial." This bronze statue honors river drivers and is also known as "The Last Drive." It was created by Bangor sculptor Charles Tefft in 1925. Luther H. Peirce was a lumber baron and his decendants donated this memorial.

The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1930-1945.

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About This Item

  • Title: Peirce Memorial, Bangor, ca. 1935
  • Creator: Tichnor Bros., Inc.
  • Creation Date: circa 1935
  • Subject Date: circa 1935
  • Location: Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
  • Media: Linen texture postcard
  • Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
  • Collection: The Tichnor Brothers Collection
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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