Lower State Street, Bangor, Maine, Circa 1887-1892

Intersection of State Street, Exchange Street, and Harlow Street in downtown Bangor, Maine, circa 1887-1892. This estimation based on magnification to see businesses listed, among other known landmarks such as the electric poles and wiring. One business viewed by magnifying glass is Fessenden\u27s Writing Academy. This business was in the building on the left. According to Bangor city directories, Charles P. Fessenden operated at this location at 2 Granite Block, East Market Square as early as 1875. The 1892-1893 city directory indicates Sarah H., widow of Charles P. Other businesses include: A.R. Barton & E.H. Barton at 13 State Street. Arthur R. was a painter and paper hanger, Edward H. was a carpenter and builder. Marston & Gorham at 3 State, painters and artists\u27 supply store. J.D. Glynn, books and stationery, at 8-9 State.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/spc_bangor_images/1210/thumbnail.jp