Memorandum books. 1907-1908.

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Memorandum books. 1907-1908.

Four volumes from an unidentified compiler recording work done in various locations in Maine, perhaps for the Maine Central Railroad Company. Volumes contain reports on inspecting bridges and trestles, orders for material for girders and culverts, and lists of numbers or amounts of pilings and lumber. One piece of letterhead from the Maine Central Railroad Company found with the volumes provides the only reference to a specific railroad company.

4 v. ; 18 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7283522

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Maine Central Railroad Company

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In 1845 the Androscoggin & Kennebec Railroad was chartered to build a line from Danville Junction on the Atlantic & St. Lawrence (Grand Trunk) to Waterville, and the Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad was chartered to extend the Androscoggin & Kennebec line to Bangor. The former line was completed to Waterville in 1849, and the first train entered Bangor over the latter road in August, 1855. These railroads, forming a continuous line between Danville Junction and Bangor, were consolid...