Maine Memory Network

Lumber schooners on the Penobscot River at Bangor, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1905 Location: Bangor Media: Postcard

Penobscot River lumber raft at Bangor, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Bangor Public Library Date: circa 1905 Location: Bangor Media: Postcard

Soule Glass & Paint Company Warehouse, Bangor, 1951-1952

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1951–1952 Location: Bangor Client: Soule Glass & Paint Co. Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Soule Glass & Paint Company Warehouse, Bangor, 1951

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1951 Location: Bangor Client: Soule Glass & Paint Co. Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

Eastern Fine Paper

The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.

Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade

A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 2 of 2

"Print. Penobscot River Railroad History of Penobscot County Maine, with illustrations and biographical sketches."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The beauty of the Penobscot and Kenduskeag Rivers, as first described by Champlain, is again seen as a vital part of the history, heritage, and…"