[Tapley on Bigelow Mountain]

Datecirca 1975

Viewing NotesLance Tapley on Bigelow Mountain referendum effort to preserve area

Viewing NotesInterview with Lance Tapley. He talks about getting signatures for a referendum to preserve Mount Bigelow. He discusses plans for gathering signatures at stores in Bangor and going door to door in Portland. He also discusses a poll taken in the towns of Straton and Eustice, gauging public support for preventing development of the mountain. At the time, the Flagstaff Corporation was interested in developing the area. [Mount Bigelow was named a National Natural Landmark in 1975. The area around the mountain became the Bigelow Mountain Preserve in 1976.] [End of Reel]