Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
Maine · United States
Tallest bridge observatory tower in the world. 360 degree panoramas of the surrounding areas!
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory
Welcome to the shores of the magnificent Penobscot River, a tidal estuary that has served as a vital maritime artery for centuries. Before you stands an unparalleled juxtaposition of historical perseverance and modern engineering…
Listen in the app2The Base Pylon and Outdoor Display Area
As you approach the massive base of the bridge's western pylon, take a moment to explore the outdoor display area situated near the entrance. Here, the sheer scale of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge transitions from an abstract…
Listen in the app3The Hollow Core and Elevator Ascent
Step through the doors at the base of the pylon and enter the interior hollow of the bridge tower. Unlike solid stone monuments of the past, modern cable-stayed pylons are complex, hollow structures containing vital maintenance…
Listen in the app4The Observatory Top Level
As the elevator doors part, you are immediately confronted with a breathtaking, vertiginous view. The glass windows directly in front of the exit area allow you to look straight down, an uninterrupted four hundred feet to the…
Listen in the app5Fort Knox - The Outer Grounds and History
Exiting the soaring heights of the bridge, you embark on a half-mile downhill walk from the pylon base, following the winding path that brings you to the imposing granite entrance of Fort Knox. As you approach the massive stone…
Listen in the app6Fort Knox - The Underground Tunnels
Entering the inner structure of Fort Knox requires a transition from the bright coastal sunlight into the cool, damp, and dimly lit subterranean tunnels that form the bowels of the fortress. Here, the temperature drops…
Listen in the app7Fort Knox - Battery A, Battery B, and The Cannon Emplacements
Emerging from the darkness of the subterranean tunnels, you step out into the defensive heart of the fortress: the vast, open-air gun emplacements known as Battery A and Battery B. Positioned directly along the waterfront, these…
Listen in the app8Fort Knox - The Kitchen and Enlisted Quarters
Continuing your exploration through the inner complex of the fort, you arrive at the logistical spaces that kept the military machine functioning: the enlisted men’s quarters and the fort kitchen. While the heavy cannons and…
Listen in the app9The Riverbank and Gift Store Final Impressions
As your journey through the interconnected history of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox concludes, make your way down toward the gentle slope of the riverbank, near the welcoming structure of the guest store. Here, the…
Listen in the app10Closing
As your journey through the interconnected history of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Fort Knox concludes, make your way down toward the gentle slope of the riverbank, near the welcoming structure of the guest store. Here, the…
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What is Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory?
Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is a place in Maine · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Maine · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.5603, -68.8032 |
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