Historical Documents
For those wishing to look into the history of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad here are some resources
Item | Location | Comments |
History of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, Circa 1900 | Bangor Public Library | Perhaps the oldest known history of the B&A, this is freely available on the Bangor Public Library's Digital Commons. Excellent detail about construction and contractors |
75th Anniversary Packet | JoeyKelleyPhoto.com Collection | Perhaps the most common, most printed, piece of literature ever produced by the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, this illustrated history of the railroad was presented for the 75th anniversary of the railroad in 1966 |
Articles of Association | Bangor Public Library | Dated February 6, 1891, this is a scan of the original articles that formed the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company |
County Enabling Act | Bangor Public Library | Maine State Act enabling Aroostook County to devote resources to the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad |
Various State of Maine Acts | Bangor Public Library | Various State of Maine acts enabling the start and structure of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad |
Lease of the Bangor and Piscataquis Railroad to the Bangor and Aroostook | Bangor Public Library | A full 25 pages of lease detailing the B&P lease to the B&A |