Category Archives: Bangorism

Oct
18

Paul Bunyan…A Bangorism

Posted by: - October 18th, 2018

The statue of Paul Bunyan has graced the entrance to Bangor, Maine since 1959. Situated on Main Street, he was given a place of prominence, in front of the Bangor Auditorium with a commanding view of the Penobscot River, all … Continue reading →

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Mar
7

The Hatch House

Posted by: - March 7th, 2016

The Hatch House In 1800, Captain Isaac Hatch came to Bangor with his wife, Abigail Clark Hatch and their five children (Isaac and Abigail would have three more children after their move). In 1802 (or maybe 1801, records are unclear), … Continue reading →

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Feb
29

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper

Posted by: - February 29th, 2016

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper On the corner of Hammond and High Streets, in front of the Hammond Street Congregational Church, is a historical marker dedicated to the man who published Bangor’s first newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Feb
15

Bangor’s First Murder

Posted by: - February 15th, 2016

Bangor’s First Murder In 1790, merchant Joseph Junin came to Bangor from Castine. He set up his business, primarily trading with Native Americans, along the shores of the Penobscot River near what is now the Penobscot Plaza (the former site … Continue reading →

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Feb
8

Wheelwright & Clark Building

Posted by: - February 8th, 2016

Wheelright & Clark Building The ornate Wheelwright & Clark Building has graced the corner of Main and Hammond Streets since 1859 when clothiers Joseph Wheelwright and J.G. Clark erected the structure as the new home for their growing retail and … Continue reading →

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Feb
1

The Edward Kent-Jonas Cutting House

Posted by: - February 1st, 2016

In the heart of one of Bangor’s most prominent historical districts sits a home built for two of the state’s most powerful past politicians. Still considered part of the Broadway Historic District, the Edward Kent-Jonas Cutting Double House sits on … Continue reading →

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Jan
25

Maplewood Park

Posted by: - January 25th, 2016

While it’s widely known that the new Cross Insurance Center is one of the anchors of Bangor’s growing entertainment district, did you know that the property where the arena sits is also the site of one of the Queen City’s … Continue reading →

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Jan
11

The Bangor Water Works

Posted by: - January 11th, 2016

  Perched on the banks of the Penobscot River, just outside of Bangor’s downtown, sits the remaining buildings of the Bangor Water Works, that was once called an “engineering marvel”. Located on the site of Major Robert Treat’s 1773 tavern … Continue reading →

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Jan
29

Paul Bunyan……A Bangorism

Posted by: - January 29th, 2015

The statue of lumberjack Paul Bunyan has been greeting visitors to Bangor, Maine since 1959. Continue reading →

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Nov
20

A Hunting Paradise in Charleston…..a Bangorism

Posted by: - November 20th, 2014

Bangorisms come in all shapes and sizes, some are physical and some are ideological, this one is the latter of the two. Unique to Bangor is the surprisingly cosmopolitan lifestyle that we are able to enjoy coupled with the ability … Continue reading →

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