Bangor Savings Bank is a Bangorism…
On a recent walk in downtown Bart decided to take a short rest on the front stoop of the Bangor Savings Bank. The Bank opened in 1852 during the lumber boom. The founders wanted to encourage the city’s poor and working classes to save money during an era that didn’t know pensions, social security, disability insurance or unemployment checks.
Bangor Savings Bank has seen the rise and fall of the great lumber economy, the depression of the 1870’s, the flood of 1902, the fire of 1911 and the great depression. It stayed in downtown while many businesses relocated to the mall area and remains one of our most beautiful buildings.
Bart especially enjoys going through the drive-thru, because they serve doggie treats. Doesn’t he look good posing for his photo in front of the cast bronze doors that protect the bank. He thought that he would really show his best side if he could stand above one of the spot lights that shine up the facade from the sidewalk but the timing wasn’t right.
Stay tuned for more of Bart’s adventures while we explore more Bangorisms in our great city of Bangor.
