Extremely Unique And Extremely Old Bangor Souvenir

If you like interesting and certainly different knick knacks, or souvenirs, especially if you are a fan of history, how about something seen this week on the Facebook page “You knew you grew up in Bangor Maine when…"

Could you picture a hotel key from the Penobscot Exchange Hotel hanging on your wall?

It must be well over a hundred years old, and maybe even much older.

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When the item was shared to the Facebook group, my thought was that would be cool to own as a rare and probably exclusive bit of Bangor memorabilia.

The Penobscot Exchange Hotel was opened in 1829, as a home for the traveler, as a gathering place for the local residents, and as a place for all festive occasions in the community.

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Bangor had become a city 5 years earlier in 1824. Maine had only been a state for 9 years when the hotel was erected.

An interesting conversation piece that would look good, and be an instant conversation starter anywhere that it ends up.

A most unusual item that is currently for sale.

Courtesy You Knew You Grew Up in Bangor Maine When Facebook

The comments on the You Knew You Grew up In Bangor Facebook page are positive.

Wow that is a cool find

My parents honeymooned there. Dad home for leave.

I love it. Great history right there.

But she kept the hotel key. Slipped it in her purse I guess it makes her think of me. We both know we can't open that door no more, but she kept the hotel key. - Old Dominion