October 19, 1910 Bangor Public Library plan of existing conditions of the lot for the public library. Has accompanying copy of letter a letter from 1911 about a competition for position of architect for the Bangor Public Library.
Description: October 19, 1910 Bangor Public Library plan of existing conditions of the lot for the public library. Has accompanying copy of letter a letter from 1911 about a competition for position of architect for the Bangor Public Library.
A booklet containing an address, dealing with the history of Coles Express & A. J. Cole & sons, was delivered at a "1989 Maine meeting of the Newcomen Society held in Bangor". Scan: Cover, first pages only.
Description: A booklet containing an address, dealing with the history of Coles Express & A. J. Cole & sons, was delivered at a "1989 Maine meeting of the Newcomen Society held in Bangor". Scan: Cover, first pages only.
3rd and revised edition of a continuing series of Maine Historic Preservation Commission publications documenting Maine's historic, architectural and archeological heritage.
Description: 3rd and revised edition of a continuing series of Maine Historic Preservation Commission publications documenting Maine's historic, architectural and archeological heritage.
Description: Article published by the New England Wild Flower Preservation Society, Inc., Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts Ave. Boston, Mass. No. 7, 1938.
Where Acadia and Scandinavia's subtle touch turned a wilderness into a land of plenty. Reprinted under the auspices of the Madawaska Historical Society, 1973.
Description: Where Acadia and Scandinavia's subtle touch turned a wilderness into a land of plenty. Reprinted under the auspices of the Madawaska Historical Society, 1973.
A biography of John Neal (August 25, 1793 – June 20, 1876), the first American writer to represent "The United States of North America" in the British Quarterlies.
Description: A biography of John Neal (August 25, 1793 – June 20, 1876), the first American writer to represent "The United States of North America" in the British Quarterlies.
Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine, from actual surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Detail of border illustration and maps included (counterclockwise): 1. East Maine Conference Seminary (Bucksport) 2. Bucksport 3. Orland Directory, Bradleys Block (Bucksport), Orland, Surry 4. Castine, with Business Directory 5. Sedgwick, Brooklin, Deer Isle 6. Robinson House (Bucksport), Table of Distances 7. The Colony (Dedham), Blue Hill, Tremont, Penobscot 8. Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert (Somerville), Freeman House (Southwest Harbor) 9. Ellsworth, Gouldsborough, Falls Village (Ellsworth), East Trenton 10. Winter Harbor (Gouldsborough), Bradley & Co. (Main Street, Bucksport), Sullivan 11. Northern Portion of Hancock County, Courthouse (Ellsworth) Plastified map, original size 63" x 63". Edited and reprinted in 2010.
Description: Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine, from actual surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Detail of border illustration and maps included (counterclockwise): 1. East Maine Conference Seminary (Bucksport) 2. Bucksport 3. Orland Directory, Bradleys Block (Bucksport), Orland, Surry 4. Castine, with Business Directory 5. Sedgwick, Brooklin, Deer Isle 6. Robinson House (Bucksport), Table of Distances 7. The Colony (Dedham), Blue Hill, Tremont, Penobscot 8. Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert (Somerville), Freeman House (Southwest Harbor) 9. Ellsworth, Gouldsborough, Falls Village (Ellsworth), East Trenton 10. Winter Harbor (Gouldsborough), Bradley & Co. (Main Street, Bucksport), Sullivan 11. Northern Portion of Hancock County, Courthouse (Ellsworth) Plastified map, original size 63" x 63". Edited and reprinted in 2010. [show more]
Pamphlet of the Maine State Information Bureau of the geography, physical, social, and climatic characteristics of Maine with Mount Desert Island included. Many b/w photographs.
Description: Pamphlet of the Maine State Information Bureau of the geography, physical, social, and climatic characteristics of Maine with Mount Desert Island included. Many b/w photographs.
2 colored postcards: - Greetings from Bangor, Maine (probably 1938) - Autumn in Asticou (date unknown) These postcards belong to the Woman's Literary Club Collection, Box 7 (Item 7332).
Description: 2 colored postcards: - Greetings from Bangor, Maine (probably 1938) - Autumn in Asticou (date unknown) These postcards belong to the Woman's Literary Club Collection, Box 7 (Item 7332).
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: A: 1834-1841 Out of the woods (Item 7413) B: 1842-1872 Boom town (Item 7414) C: 1873-1895 Turning the tide (Item 7415) D: 1896-1911 A new century (Item 7416) E: 1912-1931 Out of the ashes (Item 7417) F: 1932-1945 The lean years (Item 7418) G:1946-1968 Prosperous peace (Item 7419) H: 1969-1984 Building on past (Item 7420)
Description: This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: A: 1834-1841 Out of the woods (Item 7413) B: 1842-1872 Boom town (Item 7414) C: 1873-1895 Turning the tide (Item 7415) D: 1896-1911 A new century (Item 7416) E: 1912-1931 Out of the ashes (Item 7417) F: 1932-1945 The lean years (Item 7418) G:1946-1968 Prosperous peace (Item 7419) H: 1969-1984 Building on past (Item 7420) [show more]