Publications containing descriptions and photographs of Bangor in the 19th century. Includes information about businesses, churches, public institutions, and residents.

Guidebooks, reports, promotional publications, and other materials documenting Bangor in the 20th century. Includes information about major events including the Fire of 1911 and Urban Renewal.

Views of Bangor, Orono, Veazie, Hampden, and Brewer including buildings, streets, and landscapes. "Art Work of Bangor" was a photobook issued in 12 parts published by W.H. Parish Publishing Co., which produced a 150 similar titles in a landmark collotype series between 1891 and 1930.

Publications by and about Bangor businesses. Materials include trade catalogs, promotional materials, directories, and histories.

Account of library activities and accomplishments including a narrative Report of the Librarian, financial statements, list of board members and library personnel, statistics, and photographs.

City directories list the address and occupation of residents and provide information about local businesses, schools, churches, social organizations, and more. Access additional directories in the Local History Room.

Reports of the city council, manager, and departments providing an overview of the past year's accomplishments. The reports include photographs and financial statements. Additional reports are available to view in the Local History Room.

Publications about Dow Air Force Base, formerly Dow Field and Bangor Army Air Field. Includes written histories as well as guidebooks for new airmen.

Commemorative poems written by Bangor poet John J. Friend (1835-1924). The poems are printed on single sheets with illustrations.

Historical maps and plans, the earliest dating to Bangor's incorporation as a town in 1834. Additional maps are available to view in the Local History Room.

In June 1958, Bangor voters approved the creation of the Bangor Urban Renewal Authority by referendum. These materials document Urban Renewal projects that reshaped Bangor in the 1950s and 1960s.

Bangor street scenes, buildings, and landmarks. "Views of Bangor" was a photobook issued by C. S. Woolworth & Co., a five and ten-cent store located at 65 Main Street.

Glass lantern slides, some hand-colored, showing the Bangor Fire of 1911 and its aftermath. Some of these photographs were published in the photobook "Views of Bangor's Big Fire."