Historical Documents

For those wishing to look into the history of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad here are some resources

 

ItemLocationComments
History of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, Circa 1900Bangor Public LibraryPerhaps 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 PacketJoeyKelleyPhoto.com CollectionPerhaps 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 AssociationBangor Public LibraryDated February 6, 1891, this is a scan of the original articles that formed the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company
County Enabling ActBangor Public LibraryMaine State Act enabling Aroostook County to devote resources to the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
Various State of Maine ActsBangor Public LibraryVarious 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 AroostookBangor Public LibraryA full 25 pages of lease detailing the B&P lease to the B&A