THE BANGOR FIRE OF 1911

with Robert Libbey

Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 AM

Estimated duration: One hour

The walk will begin near the site of the start of the fire at the plaque near the Kenduskeag pump station on Broad Street near the downtown side of the Sea Dog Restaurant. From there it will follow the path of the fire toward Street then onto Exchange Street down Harlow Street and around Franklin Street by the Statue of Hannibal Hamlin and ending on State Street. We will discuss the legacy of the fire and point out some of numerous buildings that were built as a result of the fire. The aim of the walk will be a concrete realization of what came to pass because of this significant event in Maine history.

Accessibility:

There is construction going on behind the parking garage near the Kenduskeag Stream and so good walking shoes should be worn.

Starting point:

The historical plaque and marker behind the Kenduskeag Pump Station on Broad Street between the parking garage and the Sea Dog.

Ending point: 3 State St, Bangor

For questions about this walk, please email janeswalkme@gmail.com