Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

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

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Lumber along waterfront, Bangor, ca. 1860Bangor Historical Society The settlement of a long-standing boundary dispute between the United States and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"In 1834, Bangor's population was booming, its port was bustling, and it became a city. Churches, schools, and businesses that served the lumbering…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"The body was found in Babcock’s Boom in what now is called Winn. Among the carrier bag were sixteen silver dollars."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… section of the Penobscot River during the lumber boom of the 1850’s. In 1952 the most recent Stearns mill was built on the original site of the old…"

Skowhegan Community History - Kennebec River Log Drive

"Booms were large logs attached together by a chain. The booms circled the logs, not letting them escape."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… section of the Penobscot River during the lumber boom of the 1850s. In 1952 the most recent Stearns mill was built on the original site of the old…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"Discover the Story of Blue Hill Boom and Bust in the 19th Century The first harvest was old growth timber."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"John River and then back into the United States duty free. The farmers in the area catered to the lumber industry by growing grain, hay and potatoes…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… R Braden March Song © 1922 (sung to the tune of “Boom Our State” also by Byron Verge) VERSE ONE There’s a song of triumph rising clear with a…"