Bangor is known as the "Queen City". Modern Bangor was established in the mid-19th century with the lumber and shipbuilding industries.

Today, Bangor is known throughout Maine as the Queen City, although no one knows the origin of the title. Lights on the banister atop the Thomas Hill Standpipe are often referred to as the …

Our Historic Walking Tours tell the tales of the Bangor Region and its people. Led by guides who have a passion for the Queen City’s history, you’ll learn little-known facts and details that will …

From the first settlers of Bangor to the early 20th century, Bangor’s lumbering history has been rich and plentiful. Almost 90 percent of Maine was heavily forested land.

Oct 26, 2025 · Bangor, city, seat (1816) of Penobscot county, east-central Maine, U.S. It is a port of entry at the head of navigation on the Penobscot River opposite Brewer. The site, visited in …

Bangor Public Library’s genealogy and local history collections include reference resources and primary sources with a focus on Bangor and Penobscot County. We also have resources that …

Bangor sits on the west bank of the Penobscot River, at the head of navigation 60 miles from the ocean. It is the commercial and cultural center of eastern Maine and was the focal point of an …

Nestled along the Penobscot River, Bangor, Maine, is a city that often flies under the radar. Yet, its history is a tapestry of America’s industrial rise, cultural shifts, and the quiet struggles of …

Click on the image above to read about the history of Bangor. Learn about the history of Downtown Bangor and our local landmarks like the Paul Bunyan and Hannibal Hamlin statues!

Bangor, Maine, has a powerful past filled with heartwarming stories, commanding personalities, and influential events that shaped the Queen City as we know it. At the Bangor Historical …