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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of North New Portland

"The Concrete Bridge replaced the old bridge. Bridge in the North VillageNew Portland Historical Society Cement Bridge: The Cement Bridge is…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"The bridge was a five-span structure, with granite block piers and abutments supporting five timber kingpost trusses."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"Gould Hill Bridge: The Gould Hill Bridge, also known as on of the Twin Bridges, was also constructed by the Maine State Highway Commission."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"The Wire Bridge is a physical landmark, but the real appeal of this town is the people, past and present, that define the spirit of this rural Maine…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"A detailed description of these bridges is available as a separate exhibit. About a mile from the West Village on Route 27, on the way to New…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"The factory was built near the bridge crossing Gilman Stream. It opened for business in March 1900 under the direction of Thomas Johnson, an…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"Our bridge is going to be replaced sometime soon. Skiers and campers pass through our village in winter and summer."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 3 of 3

"Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Some text adapted from Remembering Lubec, copyright © Ronald Pesha, published 2009 by The History…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - About Us

"About Us The New Portland MCHP group consisted of partners from MSAD #74, the New Portland Community Library, and the New Portland Historical…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 2 of 3

"1961 Lubec Historical Society Pier placement for bridge, Lubec, ca. 1961 Lubec Historical Society Two additional photographs came to light…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… bridge in the distance Roadwork on bridge surface, Lubec, 1962 Lubec Historical Society Lubec waterfront from new bridge, 1962 Lubec…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village Schools

"North New Portland Village Schools Text by Marilyn Gorman and Dianne Pease With Images from New Portland Historical Society The North Village in New…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Welcome to New Portland!

"Welcome to New Portland! New Portland Town Sign X Welcome to New Portland! Here at our site, you can explore many different historical…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland Community Library

"New Portland Community Library New Portland Community Library X Click here to explore the New Portland Community Library Website! In 1988 a…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village Schools

"East New Portland Village Schools Text by Pete Bearor With Images from New Portland Historical Society The East Village of New Portland was known…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village Schools

"West New Portland Village Schools Text by Marilyn Gorman and Dianne Pease With Images from New Portland Historical Society Great Works School in…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"Beedy, a successful bridge builder, designed a newfangled wire suspension bridge to withstand the Sandy River’s seasonal tantrums, and proposed a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"Martin wrote that a corporation in which Asa Davis was a stockholder built the bridge for $50,000. It was built in 1832."

Lincoln, Maine - High Street Bridge, Lincoln, ca. 1903

"Note the stone piers. This was built after the wooden bridge washed out by a Spring flood in 1902. The large white building on the right is the…"

Lubec, Maine - Exhibits

"… Exhibits: 28 Feb 2012 Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Updated Exhibits: 15 Mar 2011 Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration Parade, Pins…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… to tourists 1962 • Roosevelt International Bridge opens linking Lubec and Campobello Island • West Quoddy Head State Park established 1965 • Lubec…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"As a result of the expansion a telephone line, bridge over the canal and a steam launch, named The Gold Bug, were constructed."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"The opening of the Roosevelt International Bridge linking Lubec and Campobello in 1962, as well as the establishment of West Quoddy State Park and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Train Crossing the Aroostook River Bridge, Presque Isle, c. 1990

"… Railroad Train Crossing the Aroostook River Bridge, Presque Isle, c. 1990 Contributed by Oakfield Historical Society Description Bangor…"