The Bangor Theological Seminary, from whose doors have gone forth noble men who have left the imprint of their characters on this and other lands, is situated on extensive grounds located between Hammond and Union streets, shortly above where those two highways cross each other. As the churches are watch towers, each of the portion of the community that comes within its scope, so it would seem as if, above and over all, this institution is a watch tower for the entire city; from its elevated position keeping guard over the welfare of the people in whose midst it is placed, and sending forth, fitted and equipped, young men to fill that most important place in relation to the spiritual lives of the people.

The great flood of 1846 carried away the mills at Basin Mills, but they were afterward rebuilt. Millions of feet of logs were swept out to sea at the same time.

Bangor has an excellent hospital, owning her own fine building and being supported by the liberality of her citizens and the generosity of her physicians, who give their services.

It is in Orono where is situated the beautiful grounds of the Maine State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, which is sustained jointly by the State and United States governments and is doing a fine work for young men in fitting them at small expense. There are eight courses of instruction for degrees, namely, the scientific, agricultural, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical, electrical engineering, preparatory medical and pharmacy. There are also other special courses.

We will have to use our imaginations to recall what the river looked like before the advent of the camera, but the entrance of the Penobscot into modern times has been wonderfully chronicled for us by 19th Century photographers. What you see here is a sampling of how the coming of "civilization" in the 18th Century developed the river into a literal "street of gold" in the 19th. In one century the Penobscot River opened central Maine into its "Golden Era." More hustle and bustle, more money, more "firsts," more relics and more history mark this single century on the river than all of the others before or since. It's hard to believe that the quiet waterfront we see today is the same as the one portrayed in these pictures.

Features color photographs of Bangor sites and institutions and advertisements for local businesses. Also includes brief overviews Brewer, Old Town, Hampden, Hermon, Orono, Veazie, and Bucksport. "An invitation: We sincerely hope that this carefully prepared publication will give you, the reader, a deeper insight into and a better understanding of our area-wide community. The ageless tradition of downeast hospitality is largely responsible for the genuine warmth and welcome felt by those who pass our way. If you are looking for a change of pace, a new beginning, a pleasant vacation, a new location for group meetings or conventions, or just a great place to get away from it all it is all here for you."

The Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce and its member firms take pride in presenting the Bangor area story. We are pleased to make available this book, which presents the assets of the Bangor area in words and pictures.

Details the history, local government, education, municipal services, recreation, and planning and development of Bangor, Brewer, and Hampden circa 1973. Among the pictures are the Bangor International Airport and the Paul Bunyan statue.

Many more pictures could and perhaps should have been taken to fully show all the varied and diverse activities that go on both in full view of the public and behind the scenes at the Bangor Public Library. However, I have tried to give the viewers of these photos a bird's-eye-view of some of the highlights of the activities carried out in their library. It is my hope that through these pictures the viewer will have a better understanding and appreciation of one of the community's prime sources of educational as well as recreational materials.

Foreword: The purpose of the publication of this booklet by Mount Hope Cemetery Corporation is to make more widely available the story of the heroic Second Maine Regiment of Volunteers in the Civil War. The memorial structures erected on the cemetery grounds will serve to perpetuate the name and record of the Regiment among those who have occasion to visit the premises. It is hoped that this booklet combining the history of the Regiment with pictures of the memorial will reach a larger audience and thus carry out the intent of the donor Luther H. Peirce, to honor in the highest degree the comrades with whom he shared the fortunes of war. The following account of THE SECOND MAINE REGIMENT is quoted from "Maine in the War for the Union: A History of the Part Borne by Maine Troops in the Suppression of the American Rebellion" by William E. S. Whitman and Charles H. True, Lewiston, Maine, 1865, Nelson Dingley, Jr., & Co., Publisher. The text is the complete chapter 3 of that book.

A special section of the Bangor Daily News marketed to attendees of the 1964 Maine Teachers Association Convention in Bangor, Maine. "On behalf of the Bangor Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Bangor-Brewer Convention Bureau, ws extend a sincere welcome to all of our Maine Teachers to your 1964 State Convention. It is an honored privilege to serve as your hosts for this most important conference. We want you to enjoy your convention and to know that during your stay with us, any service we can render will be available to you. We extend our best wishes for a successful and fruitful convention."

A late 1950s or early 1960s brochure describing entertainment, leisure, educational, and social activites in Bangor and Brewer, Maine. Includes pictures of the Bangor House, Penobscot Hotel, Queen City Motel, Twin City Motel, Mokler's Travel Lite Motel, and Fairmount Terrace Motel.

A pocket-sized guide listing schools, churches, and streets in Bangor and the surrounding area, circa 1957. Includes brief description of several towns, as well as the University of Maine in Orono.

An informational packet compiled by Robert H. Patten of the Industrial Development Department of Bangor, Maine, touting the advantages of Bangor for industries looking to develop in the Bangor area.

A listing of recreational and tourist activities in Bangor and the greater Bangor area circa 1955. Features several photographs, including an aerial photograph of Bangor.