When was the bangor auditorium built

On Dec. The Celtics won The unique v-shaped building replaced the old Bangor Auditorium, which stood in front of it until the city tore it down in The old Auditorium's capacity was a paltry 4, and the city wanted a much larger and more modern building to attract top entertainment events to the Queen City. Planning for a new auditorium began in , but it wasn't until December when Bangor voters approved the project 2,, Voters rejected the Abbott Square location and planners considered it too risky to have a large gathering of people near a busy air base.

Architect Eaton Tarbell, of Bangor, came up with the building's v-shaped design because the design would be better for bracing against high winds and because the roof's shape would save , cubic feet that would otherwise need to be heated.

On Oct. It has been falling apart for many years. The old Auditorium reflects the era of Urban Renewal, when city landmarks such as City Hall, Union Station, Penobscot Exchange Hotel, and half of the city was destroyed to make way for parking spaces and a strip mall. The Auditorium was outdated for the twenty-first century. However, the Arena will bring prosperity to Bangor, as it will show how our city is moving ahead in design and efficiency.

Residents voted in May to start construction of the arena, which started this summer. The Arena will bring in new events, such as conferences for companies, technological expos, big-name concerts, and at the same time bring people to Bangor, all wanting to stay at a nearby hotel, and purchase food and souvenirs.

The Arena is more than a renovation of an aging structure. Share on Pinterest. Share on LinkedIn. It had been a work in progress for 25 years. Most Read. Feds charge 13 people in drug trafficking crackdown. Maine Warden Service issue reminders for Maine hunters. Latest News. Paris official says decision by town may have contributed to fire that killed boy.

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