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Item 14492

Bangor and Aroostook Outfit Cars, Fort Kent, ca. 1952

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1952 Location: Fort Kent Media: Photographic print

Item 18289

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Crew Cars, Brownvville, ca. 1990

Contributed by: Oakfield Historical Society Date: circa 1990 Location: Brownville Media: Photographic print

Item 10114

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad passenger train, Fort Kent, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Fort Kent Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Fort Kent Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

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

Motor Coachmen and their Stanley Cars, Poland Spring, 1911

Auto Racing in Maine: 1911

The novelty of organized auto racing came to Maine in 1911 with a hill-climbing event in Poland and speed racing at Old Orchard Beach. Drivers and cars came from all over New England for these events.

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The Trolley Parks of Maine

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 Pages

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"Relatively open passenger cars were used during summer months, and closed cars were used during the remaining months."

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"It could carry four passenger cars. Governor Brann Ferry, aerial view, ca. 1950Islesboro Historical Society The first public ferry boat, the…"

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Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"… of Rockland and the Hercules, could only carry passenger and freight cars. The Fernando Gorges, which operated from 1909 to 1927, could also carry…"