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The State Street Bridge around 1910 |
Same view in 1971 |
| The dam east of State Street Bridge looks like it was thrown together. Notice the footbridge between the dam and the bridge. |
The new dam is being constructed. |
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| State Street Bridge today looking east towards Main Street |
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State Street Bridge looking North |
Same view today |
| Looks like the Presque Isle Stream was used for log drives. |
Looking at the bridge from Riverside Park. |
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State Street Bridge looking East |
Same view today |
| This view in 1968 looks towards the East bank of the Presque Isle Stream. The building to the left is the old Elks Club building. |
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Park Street Bridge in 1910 |
Same view today |
| This bridge was replaced in 1948. |
This bridge was built in 2002. There are a lot of bushes and trees along the riverbank. |
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Park Street Bridge in 1900 |
Same view today |
| This Presque Isle Historical Society photo is from the FP Stevens collection. The sign reads "ALL PERSONS FOBIDDEN THROWING RUBBISH OR GARBAGE OFF THE BRIDGE.. PER ORDER BOARD HEALTH" |
River is clear and clean, looking from west. At one time there was a strong odor from upriver starch factory |
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The Caribou Road Bridge crossing the Arostook River |
Same view today |
| The potato houses on the East side of the river are torn down, but some foundations still exist. |
Unable to see the Aroostook River from same location perhaps because of the large amount of landfill used. |
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| Information and images provided by Dick Graves |
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