Keywords: B&A Railroad
Item 17315
Ed Rolfe Completes Model of B&A Engine 405, Milo, 1956
Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: 1956 Location: Milo Media: Photographic print
Item 18299
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Yard, Brownville, ca. 1990
Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1990 Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.
Exhibit
At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
"This station site used to be the Phair Hotel owned by James Phair. He sold the building and land to the B&A, who later tore down the home for the…"
Site Page
Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad
"The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad did view the Aroostook Valley Railroad as a threat to business and expanded their lines through Washburn, Mapleton…"
Story
The Oakfield Inn
by Rodney Duplisea
This is a summarized article about the opening of the Oakfield Inn. It appeared in the Bangor Daily
Story
Norcross Deer Hunting
by Albert Fowler
How hunting has impacted my life
