Historical Sketch Read at the Laying of the Cornerstone by President J. G. Blake, September 1, 1890
Content Description
This collection consists of the contents of a time capsule that was laid in the cornerstone of the Bangor YMCA building on September 1, 1890. The time capsule was discovered in August 1969 when the original YMCA building, designed by architect Wilfred E. Mansur, was demolished to make way for new construction. The collection includes lists of YMCA members and contributors to the building fund, annual reports for local organizations, copies of Bangor newspapers and YMCA publications, historical sketches of Bangor, and printed ephemera.
Dates
- Creation: September 1, 1890
Creator
- From the Collection: Bangor Young Men's Christian Association (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Terms of Access and Use
Collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet (in 1 legal document box)
Repository Details
Part of the Bangor Public Library Special Collections Repository