My friend, Hilary Nangle, the Maine Travel Maven, has a nice article about the restoration and preservation of one piece of Maine's logging history, the Ambejejus Boom House, near Millinocket and Baxter State Park.

Quoted from the article:

Sited northwest of Millinocket, where the West Branch of the Penobscot River flows into Ambejejus Lake, this National Historic Register-listed property is the only structure remaining from the West Branch drives. Its heritage as a shelter for river drivers and boom workers dates back to 1835. “This one was built in 1907 and transported across the ice in three sections,” says Harris, the self-appointed caretaker. It remained in use until the last West Branch log drive in 1971.

Maine has such a rich and diverse history. It's great to see people with passion doing what they can to preserve the past. Thanks for the article, Hilary! Thank you, Mr. Harris for your contribution to preserving this fine old house.

Read the whole article here:

http://www.mainetravelmaven.com/2011/07/31/dip-into-maines-logging-herit...

http://www.mainememory.net/bin/SwishSearch?object_owner=Ambajejus%20Boom...