Piscataquis County scrapbook, 1917 and 1922.

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Piscataquis County scrapbook, 1917 and 1922.

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Scrapbook containing two clippings by Edgar C. Smith, one entitled: "John Lynde's hiatus" (Lewiston Journal Magazine, Feb. 10, 1917) and "Katahdin Iron Works Branch, Bangor and Aroostook R.R ..." (Portland Sunday Telegram, May 14, 1922).

1 item ([5] p.) ; 24 x 16.5 cm.

Maine Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7970488

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Smith, Edgar C. (Edgar Crosby), 1870-1934

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Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company

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Katahdin Iron Works (Firm)

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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...