Bangor council votes to remove monument to Portuguese explorer who abducted Native Americans

Oct 27, 2020

The Bangor City Council unanimously voted on Monday evening to remove the monument to 16th-century Portuguese explorer Estevan Gomez, located in a park on the Bangor Waterfront.

The cross-shaped monument will be removed in the coming weeks, and will be displayed at the Bangor Historical Society, with language detailing the historical and cultural context of Gomez’s expedition. The remaining pedestal and patio, located near the intersection of Washington and Broad streets, will be demolished.

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