Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"1880Bangor Public Library From the first settlers of Bangor to the early 20th century, Bangor’s lumbering history has been rich and plentiful."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"Case, from Kenduskeag was a member of the 22nd Maine Regiment. Photo courtesy of Isaac W. Case Library X The 22nd Maine Soldiers from the 22nd…"

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"Strong winds quickly spread the fire across the Kenduskeag Stream and burned the Fairbanks Building on Exchange Street, before engulfing the Bangor…"

Life on a Tidal River - The Great Bangor Floods: 1902 and 1976

"… Flood on the Penobscot, Bangor, 1902 The Kenduskeag Stream (on right) flows into the Penobscot River in the flood of 1902."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In the evening…"

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…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Market Hall, Bangor, 1846

"… drew his recollection of these buildings along Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor. Construction of the Market Hall began in 1836."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 6, pages 97-113

"… illustrations, one of which is a canoe race on Kenduskeag Stream. Ten members of the Penobscot tribe paddled the canoes."