Contributed by Presque Isle Historical Society
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Description
This photo shows the Aroostook Valley Railroad Trestle crossing the Aroostook River near Crouseville. An Electric trolley is on the trestle. The substation buildings can be seen on the opposite side of the river.
The Aroostook Valley Railroad began in 1909 as an electric trolley line, serving the localities of New Sweden, Carson, and Caribou. These trolleys were used until 1946 when diesel engines were used.
About This Item
- Title: Aroostook Valley Railroad Trestle, ca. 1910
- Creator: Presque Isle Historical Society
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Location: Monson Hill, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 19.41 cm x 23.92 cm
- Local Code: 207-764-0790
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Aroostook Valley Railroad (Me.)--Equipment & supplies
- Electric railroads--Maine--Presque Isle
- Railroad bridges--Maine--Presque Isle
- Railroad cars
Other Keywords
- Aroostook River
- Aroostook Valley Railroad
- railroads
- serving the localities of New Sweden, Carson, and Caribou.
- The Aroostook Valley Railroad began in 1909 as an electric trolley line,
- These trolleys were used until 1946 when diesel engines were used.
- Transportation
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Presque Isle Historical SocietyPO Box 285, Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 762-1151
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