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."
