Bridge at State Street, Presque Isle

Presque Isle Yesterday & Today

The town’s first concrete bridge was built over the PI Stream on State Street in 1907. Prior to its construction, wooden logs served as a makeshift crossing, necessitating frequent maintenance. This concrete bridge stood strong for nearly a century before it required replacement.

The left photograph was taken circa 1967.

Black-and-white historical photograph of a stone bridge over a river in winter, with snow-covered banks, buildings and billboards behind the bridge, and ice and snow visible in the river below.

Modern view of a small bridge and dam over a river, with blue railings, partially melting snow along the banks, and houses and commercial buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.