Contributed by Bangor Public Library
Description
This hand-colored lantern slide shows the Bangor Public Library catching fire in 1911. The library's collection, valued at $300,000, as well as that of the Bangor Historical Society, was entirely lost. Also pictured are the Bangor Savings Bank and Fred T. Hall & Co, grocers. Many of the spectators are still dressed in their Sunday best.
About This Item
- Title: Public Library catches fire, Bangor, 1911
- Creator: Leyland Whipple
- Creation Date: 1911-04-30
- Subject Date: 1911-04-30
- Location: Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Lantern slide
- Dimensions: 6.8 cm x 7.5 cm
- Local Code: Whipple #20
- Collection: Whipple Lantern Slide Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Stores & shops--Maine--Bangor
- Spectators--Maine--Bangor
- Bangor Public Library (Bangor, Me.)
- Fires--Maine--Bangor
- Libraries--Maine--Bangor
- Bangor (Me.)--Fire, 1911
- Banks--Maine--Bangor
- Bangor Historical Society (Bangor, Me.)
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Bangor Public Library145 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-8336
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