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Sunrise County Architecture: Significant Buildings of Washington County, Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, 2nd edition
Keywords: Architecture, History Resource, Publication
Description: A 122 page book (1996) (available for purchase from the publisher) describing architecture, historical societies, museums, and historic districts, as well as brief histories of the communities in Washington County.
Responsible Organization:
Sunrise Research Institute, PO Box 417, Machias, ME 04654
Austin House, The Description: (Circa 1842). Unusual Greek Revival cape; has an interesting geometric design ornamenting its porch and trim, and the columns of the porch emphasize the Greek Revival influence. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Indian River Baptist Church Description: Transitional Greek/Revival/Italianate style architecture (1853-1854). On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Mayhew Library Description: As early as the 1870's there was some kind of library at Addison Point. The present Library was built in 1939 on the Herbert Ward lot after his home burned in the 1938 fire of Addison. Nash Island Light Description: Originally constructed in 1838 as a 51-foot light tower on Little Nash Island, it was reconstructed in 1873, and then replaced in 1958 by an automatic light buoy. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Alexander Cemetery Description: Town cemetery with grave stones dating from the mid 1830's. Alexander-Crawford Historical Society Archives Description: Collection of information, historical and genealogical, for two towns and the area.
9 Calais Avenue Description: Greek Revival architecture (circa 1840). [Source: In part or entirety from "Sunrise County Architecture" 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Barbour House, Elias Description: Brick Federal architecture (1830). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Calais City Building Description: Brick Romanesque Revival architecture (1901). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Calais Fire House Description: Brick Italianate architecture (1874). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Calais Free Library Description: Built in 1892 of Brick in the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Calais Main Street Historic District Description: Seventeen buildings, three of which are listed separately. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Calais Residential Historic District Description: Twenty four contributing resources, seven of which are listed separately. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Calais Temperance House Description: Greek Revival architecture (1835). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Gilmore House, Alexander Description: Gothic Revival. One of three "gingerbread" homes along Main Street and the St. Croix River. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Hamilton House Description: Italianate style architecture (circa 1870). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Hill Building Description: Greek Revival architecture (1847), with gambrel roof. Brick with denticulated cornice. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Hinckley Hill Historic District Description: Eight contributing properties, five of which are listed separately. They are primarily frame residential buildings. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Holmes Cottage Museum Description: Cape Cod style house (circa 1805-1806), on the National Register of Historic Places. Museum consisting of a typical doctors home and office in the 1800s. [Source: In part or entirety from "Sunrise County Architecture" 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Holmes House, Dr. Job Description: Italianate Building (1850-1851). On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Jellison House (The Stone House), Theodore Description: Large Stone House (1825) of Greek Revival architecture, with six-over-six double sash windows, and cornices. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Kalish House, Joseph Description: Formerly a Jewish synagogue, the only one ever to exist in Washington County. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Milltown Methodist Church Description: Gothic Revival architecture (1836). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Newton House, Charles Description: Italianate style (early 1870s). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Pike Milestones Description: Twelve granite mileage markers along U.S. Route 1 between Robbinston and Calais, placed there (between 1860-1870) by James Shepard Pike, who had a summer home in Robbinston and a winter home in Calais. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Sawyer House Description: Greek Revival architecture (1840). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] St. Anne Episcopal Church Description: Gothic Style (1853), portraying the asymmetry of irregularity, typical of the Gothic period. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] United Methodist Church Description: Gothic Revival architecture (1834). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Washburn House, Charles F. Description: House (1855) with Gothic decorations; one of three "gingerbread" homes along Main Street and the St. Croix River. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Washburn House, George Description: Carpenter Gothic house (1855). One of three "gingerbread" homes along Main Street and the St. Croix River. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Washington County Genealogical Society Description: Newsletter Printed Bi-Monthly "Weirs and Wood." Whitlock Mill Light Station Description: Built in 1909, 32-foot white light tower, built on a granite foundation, eight-sided lantern. The lightkeeper's house is now privately owned, but the light can be viewed from the roadside park. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Charlotte Cattle Pound Description: Circa 1860s log cattle pound. One of the few remaining animal pounds in Maine. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Charlotte Historical Society Museum and Charlotte Town Hall Description: (Circa 1883-1889). The Museum and Historical Society utilize the second floor, with the Town Offices on the ground floor. Collections of Local Artifacts and historical documents. Town Government. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Fisher House Description: Constructed 1820-1830. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Archibald-Adams House Description: Federal Style architecture (circa 1793-1795). On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety from "Sunrise County Architecture" 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Campbell House, Colonel Samuel N. Description: Queen Anne Style architecture (1883). On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Campbell House, David W. Description: Federal and Italianate style, featuring a Cupola, with Palladian windows (1828). On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Campbell House, Frank Description: Second Empire style (1875). Built by "one of the most imaginative small-town Maine architects," Charles A. Allen of Cherryfield. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Campbell House, General Alexander Description: Victorian porch; illustrates both Federal and Victorian styles of architecture; Italianate bay windows (1790). General Campbell fought in the capture of Quebec in 1759, and served in the Revolutionary War. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Cherryfield Historic District Description: Contains 55 houses/buildings of historic interest. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Cherryfield Public Library and Town Office (Cherryfield Academy) Description: This building was the former Cherryfield Academy (1850s). The Town Office is in one end and Public Library at the other end. The library has a Local History/Genealogical Room. On National Register of Historic Sites. Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Museum (Francis Patten Building) Description: This building (1865) contains collection of artifacts of the mid 1800s-1900s; photographs of early Cherryfield, displays of local industries, maps, and Washington County. On National Register of Historic Places. Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society Genealogical Collection Description: History of Cherryfield and surrounding areas, including genealogies of early families and vital records. First Congregational Church of Cherryfield Description: Victorian Style architecture (constructed 1882-1885), with rosette windows, and ornamental woodwork gables. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Nash House, William M. Description: Originally a Cape Cod, this home was remodeled as a Greek Revival "temple" house, then reconstructed as a 2.5 story Queen Anne/Mansard/High Victorian transitional style building, with two pavilions, porch, tower, and balcony. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Pine Grove Cemetery (Civil War Gravesites) Description: Italian marble Civil War Monument; General Hiram Burnham's Burial Site. Civil war monuments and burials. Older section contains a number of uniquely carved stones. Ricker House, Amaziah Description: (Circa 1803). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Stewart House, Arthur L. Description: Mansard architecture (circa 1850s). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Washington County Railroad Station Description: One of only two remaining railroad stations in Washington County which retain their early design (1898). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Willey House, Arthur Description: Victorian architecture, with distinctive three-story tower (circa 1876-1877). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Wilson House Description: Cape Cod house with salt box ell (late 1700s). This house has been in two states (Massachusetts before Maine was a state), two counties (Lincoln before Washington County was formed in 1789), and two towns (Steuben before Cherryfield was incorporated in 1816). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Columbia Union Church Description: Built in 1829 or 1840, this church's exterior was remodeled in 1870, and the design reflects Greek Revival influence with it's triangular gabled pediment, wide cornice and corner pilasters. The Belfry also has corner pilasters and crenellation of its roof line. The windows and doors of the Columbia Union Church have interesting geometric framing. This was the Epping Baptist Church, before it became a Union Church, the first Baptist Church embodied east of the Penobscot river. On the National Register of Historic Sites. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Bucknam House, John Description: Wooden clapboarded gabled roof house (1792). On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Bucknam House, Samuel Description: "One of the finest Federal Period Cape style houses" in Maine (1820-1821), and "one of the most ornately finished houses of its kind" in Maine. On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Columbia House Description: This structure, built in the 1820s, was opened as an inn in 1847. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Epping Baptist Church Description: Greek Revival influence (1829). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Hamlin Hall Description: Greek Revival architecture (1857). The first floor was a schoolroom. It was named for a former resident of Columbia, Elijah Hamlin, the brother of Hannibal Hamlin, the first Vice President under Abraham Lincoln. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Little River Methodist Church Description: Greek Revival architecture (1858). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Ruggles House Museum, Thomas Description: Federal Style architecture (1820). This museum house is known for its "flying staircase" and fine woodcarving. On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Wilson House, Joseph Description: Classic New England Colonial style house (1793). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Wilson-Keene House Description: Traditional Colonial style home (1790s). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Little River Light Description: Opened in 1847 on Little River Island at the mouth of Cutler Harbor, it was reconstructed in 1878. The century-old bell from Little River Light has a place of honor at the triangle in the Town of Cutler. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Presidential Living Room and Barn Loft Description: Memorabilia of President, in house and barn Loft. Presidential portraits, posters, puzzles, videos, books, magazines, model homes, ornaments, bottles, banks, and sculpture.
Cornerstone Inn Description: Originally the Foss House and an early inn and tavern (early 1800s). It has been refurbished and is now a restaurant. Much of the early wood work remains. Old enough to be on the National register of Historic Sites. Geneva House Description: Queen Anne Style house built in 1892. Now a private home. One of the most elegant houses in Danforth. Built by one of the original lumber barons. Notch Cemetery Description: Oldest Cemetery in Danforth. The founder of Weston is buried here (William Butterfield). Union Hall (Danforth Town Hall) Description: This building represents the grand scale that this former Lumbering Empire embodied. It is a sentinel, peeling forth the time of day over the countryside from its famous Seth Thomas Clock. The interior is much the same as when it was built in 1888. It is in the process of renovation. On National Register of Historic Sites.
Allan House, Theophilus W. Description: House in Dennysville Historic District. T.W. Allan was the second son of Mark Allan and the generation of Col. John Allan of Revolutionary fame. The Original house was Colonial. In 1839 a two story section of Federal Revival design was added. Allan House (Dennys River Inn), John D. Description: House in Dennysville Historic District. This house was built in 1896 for John D. Allan by Nathan Foster who built the Pomeroy Mansion and Odd Fellows Hall in Pembroke. It was erected on the site of Ebenezer C. Wilder's much earlier home and inn. John D. Allan's son, Herbert, later operated "Allan's Hotel" there. Later owners also served the public, changing the name to "Denny's River Inn." A recent addition is a studio for a ballet school, "The American House of Dance." Congregational Church of Dennysville and Edmunds Description: The Church which was organized in 1805, met in private homes and school houses, until this building was erected in 1834. The pews have doors with brass buttons. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Congregational Parsonage Description: House in Dennysville Historic District. In 1862 John Kilby and his brother-in-law, John Allan, had this house built and presented it to the church for use as a parsonage. It was occupied by members of the clergy and their families until the 1940s, and for the next twenty years it was rented to various families. In 1967 it was sold to private individuals. Dennysville Academy Description: Former Academy building in the Dennysville Historic District. The Academy was incorporated in 1846. A group of townspeople who wished to provide higher education to older scholars erected a sturdy building with necessary furnishings and equipment. They had no fund or endowment other than their own limited means. They hired qualified teachers. The academy was in active operation eight years with an enrollment comprised of local young people and many from surrounding towns; however, the academy closed because the financial burden was too great for those who were providing for it. In 1856 it was sold to individuals for use as a church vestry. The building served that purpose for over 100 years. It is now privately owned. Dennysville Cemetery Description: This cemetery has been the burial place of Dennysville and Edmunds residents from the time of settlement until the present. In the hearse house just inside the entrance of the cemetery is the horse-drawn hearse which was used as late as the early 1900's. The fringed curtains are hanging in the windows and the runners are nearby for winter use. Three Revolutionary Veterans are buried here in unmarked graves. (The Denny's River Historical Society is in the process of procuring V.A. Stones for them.) Dennysville Historic District Description: A cohesive grouping of 19th century buildings. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Dennysville Historic Society Location: Dennysville Kilby House, John Description: House in the Dennysville Historic District. The House was built by John Kilby, son of early settler, William Kilby. It was erected in three installments in 1818, 1822, and 1843. The large two story main house has two chimneys and an entabulated doorway framed by sidelights and pilasters. The parlor has French landscaped wallpaper illustrating an English Hunting Scene. Lincoln House, Theodore (formerly the Lincoln House Bed & Breakfast) Description: General Benjamin Lincoln received the sword of surrender at Yorktown. In 1786 he and two other men purchased the township. The House was built (1787) for General Lincoln's son, Theodore, who settled here in 1786. Three generations of Lincoln's lived here. The family was well-known for its hospitality. John James Audubon was among the many visitors at the Lincoln House. The house was previously used as a bed and breakfast. On National Register of Historical Places. Lincoln Memorial Library Description: The building was donated by descendants of Theodore Lincoln, the first owner and settler of area that is now Dennysville and Pembroke. Collection of Maine and local history; genealogical material. Mill House, The Description: House in Dennysville Historic District. This house was built for Theodore Lincoln, Jr., on the hill overlooking the mills. The back section was built in 1823 and the large main house in 1835. Three generations of Lincolns lived in it. When Dennys River Lumber Company bought the mills, they also bought the house for the mill manager, John Higgins. Later the Higgins family bought the house and four Higgin's generations lived there. Wilder House, Zenas Description: One of the first frame houses in Dennysville. Zenas Wilder, a Revolutionary veteran, built his house on the hill overlooking the mill pond. The house has been continuously occupied for over 200 years by his descendants. Although it has been enlarged and remodeled, the original section is intact.
1805 House Location: On Academy Hill, High Street, State Route 191, next door to the 1823 Washington Academy Building. East Machias Albee-Richardson Memorial Building (Church of the Disciples of Christ) Description: A simple wood clapboard building with a square tower (1811). [Source: In part or entirety from "Sunrise County Architecture" 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Davis House, Captain Frederick Description: Italianate style house (1875) with a porthole window on the third floor. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] East Machias Historic District Description: The Historic District includes 34 sites on High, Water, and Bridge Streets. On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] First Congregational Church of East Machias Description: This historic church is on the National Register of Historic Buildings (1836), and played an historic role in growth of the area. It also houses a rare tracker organ and is the site of the historic town clock and bell. A splendid example of the best in New England architecture, generations of families and hard work have also supported and woven this building into the fabric of the town. Dramatically lit at night. Pope House, Warren F. Description: Prominent residence in Historic District of East Machias. House was designed by nationally recognized Portland architect John Calvin Stevens. It is a well preserved, typical example of his work, a three story shingle-style 1897 home. It is said to be first house in the area to be designed by an architect. Rim and the Site of Fort Foster, The Description: The Battle of "The Rim" took place two miles below the west or "Bad Little Falls" of the Machias River on August 13-16, 1777. The battle was fought between a British Fleet of three frigates, and white settlers and Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Indian Tribes. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Talbot House, James R. Description: Two mansard roofs, with a denticled cornice. Decorations are unique among Maine mansard houses of the period (1874). On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Talbot House, Peter Description: Colonial house (1772), which originally stood on the location of the James Talbot House, but was moved to its present location up the hill by 9 yoke of oxen in 1875. (The original ell was not moved, and remains next to the James Talbot House.) It was restored in 1916. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Washington Academy Description: Federal Period architecture, in the East Machias Historic District (1823). On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Wiswell House, Elbert Description: Mansard House (1871-1872). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Babb House Description: Granite Gothic Revival style house (1869). Look for the original owner's name inscribed in stone at the gable end of the building. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Bayside Cemetery Description: Genealogy, town history. Border Historical Society and Barracks Museum Description: Barracks Building (1809) from the War of 1812. It contains historical artifacts about Eastport, and the War of 1812. This building was moved to this site from Fort Hill circa 1870. Another section of the building was moved to Orange Street. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Bowman (Civil War Gravesite and Bronze Plaque), Edward R. Description: Medal of Honor Plaque on gravestone awarded for action in 2nd attack on Ft. Fisher in January, 1865. He was one of two Civil War Medal of Honor awardees from Eastport in the Civil War. Boynton Street Historic District Description: Three Federal style residences dating from 1810-1822, with distinctive doorways and extensive interior woodworking. All three homes are also listed separately. Bucknam House (The Parsonage) Description: (1821). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Central Congregational Church Description: "One of the finer provincial Federal style churches in the state" (1829). Called "the Seaman's Church," because its tall spire was used as a guide to navigation. The original spire, which was added in 1831, was destroyed by the 1869 Saxby Gale. The current spire was damaged by lightning in April 1994, and was removed and restored in 1995. On National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Chadbourne (Mexican-American War Gravesite), 2nd Lt. Theodore Lincoln Description: Second Lt. Chadbourne was killed in the early days of the Mexican-American War--on May 9, 1846 at the Battle of Resaca De La Palma. He was an 1843 graduate of West Point, the same class as U.S. Grant, later General, and then President. Lt. Chadbourne is the great grandson of Revolutionary War Major General Benjamin Lincoln, who, for the Continental Army, accepted the sword of surrender from British commander General Cornwallis. Civil War Ships Memorial Description: 5-6 ton granite marker with bronze plaque for the 5 Civil War ships that were burned on Cony Beach. (See "Quoddy Tides" newspaper for June 14, 1996.) From 1901-1920 no less then 5 Civil War Ships, U.S.S. Minnesota (survived the Battle of the Ironclads that changed Naval Warfare forever); U.S.S. Voymon (the last 74 gunship of the line the American Navy ever built); U.S.S. Wabash (was admiral Duponts flagship in the civil war); U.S.S. Franklin (was Admiral Farragut's flagship after the war); U.S.S. Richmond (served with Admiral Farragut in the war and was at the Battle of Mobile Bay). The ships were brought to Cony Beach because of the high tides, and were burned for their metal. Cony (DD/DDE-508) Memorial, U.S.S. Description: Rose Granite marker, with inscription and outline of U.S.S. Cony, placed in May, 1997, as a monument to the ship and crews, the men who died on ship in W.W.II, and to Eastport Civil War hero Joseph S. Cony. Dog Island Light Description: This 32' light with metal tower was constructed in 1919. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Eastport Customs and Post Office Description: Granite block building (1890-1893; remodeled in 1974). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Eastport Downtown Historic District Description: The entire downtown is an homogenous, cohesive grouping of 29 architecturally and/or historically significant buildings, built after the fire of 1886. (Most were built in 1887-1888.) On the National Register of Historic Places. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Eastport Savings Bank (Tides Institute) Description: Brick Italianate architecture (1887). The ground floor served until 1975-1976 as the Eastport police station, and the third floor served as the city rooms. Bangor Savings bank vacated the building in 1996. The building is in need of structural repair, and is currently (1997) for sale. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Eastport War Memorial Description: Plaque containing the names of Eastporters who served their country during wartime. Elm Cottage Description: Originally a classic Cape Cod style house (1817-1818), it was remodeled in the mid to late 1800s. It has a stairway which passes through a brickwork arch in the house's center chimney. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Fleet National Bank Description: Brick Italianate architecture (1882). One of the few Eastport downtown waterfront buildings to survive the fire of 1886. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Fort Sullivan Description: Birthplace of Civil War Major General Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana, across from Powder House. General Dana was a West Point graduate in 1842, and was wounded in the Mexican-American War; also wounded in the Civil War. On the National Register Of Historic Sites. Hayden House, Aaron Description: Federal style architecture (circa 1805). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Hillside Cemetery Location: Eastport Hobbs House Description: Federal Period house (built in installments: 1816, 1823, 1849). The house has a beautiful fanlight above the front door, and an interior circular stairway. Local legend is that a secret room was built into the foundation, which was used for the Underground Railroad. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Kilby House, Daniel Description: Federal style home (1820). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Kilby House Inn Bed and Breakfast (Herbert Kilby House) Description: Simplified Queen Anne style Victorian (1887-1888). Built on the site of the last residence burned in the 1886 fire. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Metcalf (World War I Gravesite), William Description: Bill Metcalf was only one of two Americans that were awarded the Victoria Cross in World War I, on February 11, 1919. Metcalf received the medal from King George V of Great Britain. Mowe House Description: The building has a traditional five-bayed front. It is one of the few waterfront buildings to escape the fire of 1886. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Peavey Memorial Library Description: Historical brick building (1893) with Romanesque Revival architectural elements, and with a cannon and two war memorials on the lawn. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Powder Magazine Ruins Description: A relic of the War of 1812, where Fort Sullivan once stood. Prince (Civil War Gravesite), General Henry Description: Large granite marker for Prince family, and small gray granite military stone for General Prince. General Henry Prince, born in Eastport, graduated from West Point in 1835. He fought in the Indian Wars in Florida against the Seminoles, and was wounded in 1836. He fought in the Mexican-American War, was wounded and brevetted for gallantry. He also fought out west against the Indians before the Civil War, and was made Brigadier General in 1862. Prince fought in many battles during the Civil War, and then served as paymaster until his retirement in 1879. Raye's Old Stone Ground Mustard Mill Description: Authentic operating stone mustard mill. Last operating stone mustard mill in America. The grindstones were brought over from Europe at turn of the century and are still used to grind mustard. St. John and Thomas Raymond (War of 1812 Gravesites), British Lts. Walter Description: Gravesites of Lieutenant Walter St. John, of the 102nd Regiment of Foot British Army, and Lieutenant Thomas Raymond, Sailing Master of the British Navy; two side by side, white marble headstones in the old section of Hillside Cemetery. Both Officers were veterans of the war with Napoleon, and both died during the War of 1812 British occupation of Eastport from 1814 to 1818. Stetson-Starboard House Description: Federal style (1821-1822). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Tidal Dam Causeway (Rt.190) Description: There are two sections of the Tidal Dam, representing the completed section of world's largest tidal dam, built for the incompleted Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project. This project proposed to trap (via tidal dams and gates) the incoming tide in Passamaquoddy Bay, and to then generate electricity by passing the trapped water through turbines to be situated at Carrying Place Cove in Eastport (near the Welcome to Eastport sign). The water passing through the turbines would then pass into Cobscook Bay (also enclosed by dams and gates), and at low tide, Cobscook Bay would be drained into the Bay of Fundy. Todd House Bed and Breakfast Description: Classic New England full Cape, built as a cabin in 1775-1783, and later enlarged. A cornerstone indicates the 1801 chartering of the Masonic Order of Eastern Lodge No. 7. The building served as soldiers' barracks for the onetime nearby mud battery on Todd Head. It is currently the Todd House Bed and Breakfast, furnished with period antiques and library of local history. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.] Weston House Bed and Breakfast Description: Hipped roof Federal style home (1810). It was built for Johathan Deledernier Weston, a local attorney, who drew up the papers for the return of Eastport to the United States following the War of 1812 British occupation from 1814 to 1818. At one time, the naturalist John James Audubon stayed in this house. The Weston House is now operated as a bed and breakfast. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Hobart House, Aaron Description: Early residence. Aaron Hobart was the grandson of Col. Aaron Hobart, who made the first church bells cast in this country, later selling the business to Paul Revere. He also made cannon and cannon balls for the colonies during the Revolution. In 1786 Col. Aaron purchased Twp. 10, now Edmunds. His son, Isaac, settled in Edmunds in 1792. Isaac's eldest son, Aaron, was the one for whom this house was built about 1830. Aaron, who had seven sons, was in the lumbering and shipping business. He owned a wharf near which his sons built ships. Aaron was a member of the Building Committee when the Congregational meeting house was erected. His home had two and a half stories and a five-bayed front facing Denny's River. Hobart House, Nathaniel
Addison
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Addison
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Addison
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main St. next to Addison Point Building; has 2 cannons on front lawn. Addison
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 25
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Wednesday and Saturday - Could be opened if notified.
Hours Open: Wednesday 1-5 p.m. , Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Items for Sale: We have the history of the Mayhew Library on sale put out in 1992 to commemorate the Library's 100th year.
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: A week's notice would be good.
Responsible Organization: Mayhew Library Association, P.O. Box 152, Addison, ME 04606; Phone: 483-6090
Keywords: Site
Location: Nash Island. Addison
Alexander
Keywords: Cemetery
Location: North side of Airline Road. Alexander 04694
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Year round except mud season
Hours Open: Day light Hours
Items for Sale: none
Advance Notice Required: The caretaker is an elected volunteer who works a paying job. He will help people when he can.
Responsible Organization: Town of Alexander, 216 Pokey Road, Alexander, ME 04694; Phone: 454-7476
Keywords: Architecture, History Resource, Genealogy Resource
Location: 2.2 miles north of the Airline Road. 216 Pokey Road, Alexander 04694
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 3
Dates Open: by appointment
Items for Sale: Past issues of our newsletters.
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Alexander-Crawford Historical Society; Phone: 454-7476
Calais
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 255 Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Union St., Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Two blocks on the south side of Main Street (U.S. Route 1) facing the St. Croix River, and extending up Church, Sawyer, and North Streets. Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the south side of Main Street (U.S. Route 1) and both sides of Calais Avenue. Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: At the corner of Calais Avenue and Temperance Street. 6 Calais Avenue, Calais 04619
Responsible Organization: St. Croix Masonic Association,
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main St. (U.S. Route 1 south), Calais
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 78 South Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Corner of Main St. (U.S. Route 1) and North St., Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: At the eastern end of Main Street. Main Street (U.S. Route 1 south), Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture, Museum
Location: 245 Main Street, Calais 04619
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 20
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Monday through Friday, June 28 to Labor Day
Hours Open: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Items for Sale: Historical Books on Calais, Maine area
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: St. Croix Historical Society, RFD 1, Box 93, Calais, ME 04619; Phone: 454-2604
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 247 Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: River Road, U.S. Route 1, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 63 North Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: South Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 309 Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Markers, Site
Location: On the east side of U.S. Route 1, at one mile intervals between the Mansion House in Robbinston and the intersection of U.S. 1 and North Street in Calais. U.S. Route 1, Calais
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 7 Calais Avenue, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 23 Church St. 23 Church St., Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 231 Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main Street (U.S. Route 1) South, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 318 Main Street, Calais 04619
Keywords: History Resource
Location: 5C Apple Orchard Lane, Calais 04619
Keywords: Architecture, Light
Location: U.S. Route 1 South, Calais
Charlotte
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 1/4 mile east of Route 214 on Charlotte Road. Charlotte
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 50
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Open everyday
Hours Open: Daytime
Items for Sale: none
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: 7 days
Responsible Organization: Charlotte Historical Society, R.R. 1 Box 382, Charlotte, ME 04666; Phone: 454-8238
Keywords: Architecture, Museum, History Resource
Location: Just beyond Round Pond Road at Charlotte Town Hall--2nd floor. Rt. 214, Charlotte 04666
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Summer - Fall Wednesdays
Hours Open: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items for Sale: Items for sale by Historical Society
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Charlotte Historical Society, R.R. 1 Box 382, Charlotte, ME 04666; Phone: 454-8238
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Rt. 214, Charlotte
Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the Narraguagus River. Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the Hill North of Route 1. Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main St., Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the hill north of Route 1. Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Campbell Hill (Rte 1) Main St. (Rte 193) River Road, Park St. and New Street. Self-guided tour; Brochure available at Museum, Town Office, and Public Library. Cherryfield 04622
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: At Least a week - We occassionally do a walking tour.
Responsible Organization: Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society
Keywords: Architecture, History Resource, Genealogy Resource
Location: East Side of Main St. (Rte 193). Cherryfield 04622
Open to the Public?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Cherryfield Free Public Library Association, Main St. - R.R. 1 Box 3, Cherryfield, ME 04622
Keywords: Architecture, Museum
Location: Main St., Cherryfield 04622
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 15
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: July and August - Wednesdays and Friday
Hours Open: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items for Sale: Books, Notepaper, Maps of Cherryfield area.
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society, P.O. Box 96, Cherryfield, ME 04622
Keywords: History Resource, Genealogy Resource
Location: Park St. Home of Margery Brown. RR 1 Box 267, Cherryfield 04622
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 2
Dates Open: By Request
Items for Sale: Books, Notepaper, Maps of Cherryfield area
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: Several Days, as a rule.
Responsible Organization: Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society,
Keywords: Architecture
Location: River St., Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Cherryfield
Keywords: Cemetery, Marker
Location: At top of Campbell Hill (Route 1) on the South side of Road. Cherryfield
Open to the Public?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Pine Grove Cemetery Association
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the Narraguagus River off Park Street. Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main Street, Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Cherryfield
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Cherryfield
Columbia
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Near Columbia Town Hall. Epping Road, Columbia 04606
Open to the Public?: No
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Not in use at this moment
Items for Sale: None at this time
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: Could be arranged sometimes
Responsible Organization: Columbia Union Church Society, c/o Ronnie L. Strout, 267 Ridge Road, Addison, ME 04606; Phone: 483-4374
Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main Street, Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main Street, Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Columbia Falls
Responsible Organization: Knights of Pythias
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Sits by the Little River. Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture, Museum
Location: Columbia Falls
Dates Open: Open all summer.
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: The Ruggles House Society, Columbia Falls
Website: http://www.ruggleshouse.com/
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Columbia Falls
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Main Street, Columbia Falls
Cutler
Keywords: Architecture, Light
Location: Offshore. Cutler
Keywords: Architecture, Museum
Location: Enter Route 191 off route U.S. 1 in East Machias at Mobil Station. Stay on 191 about 14 miles, turn right on cove road. Fire station, Post Office, Ball Field are on corner. Proceed 1/2 mile. Cape house, plus barn on left. Whale weathervane on Barn. Cutler 04626
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 60
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: All year.
Hours Open: By Appointment
Items for Sale: Postcards
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Advance Notice Required: Ten Days
Responsible Organization: Private Home, P.O. Box 1, Cutler, ME 04626; Phone: 259-2088
Danforth
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Corner of Rt#1 and Depot Street, Danforth 04424
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 50
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Everyday
Hours Open: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Items for Sale: This is a working Restaurant.
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Roxanne Fish and Ardis Fish, Cornerstone Inn, Danforth, ME 04424
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Route 169 across the bridge from Danforth. Big Yellow House/Green Trim on right side of road. Springfield Rd., Danforth 04424
Open to the Public?: No
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 10
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: A week's notice
Responsible Organization: Owner, Springfield Rd, Danforth, ME 04424; Phone: 448-7211; Fax: 448-7211
Keywords: Cemetery
Location: 1/4 of a mile South on Rt.169 past the bridge on your left next to the Post Office. Danforth 04424
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Any day during daylight hours.
Hours Open: Daytime Hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: Town of Danforth
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Corner of Depot and Weatherbee Street, Downtown. Danforth 04424
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: By appointment only, check with Danforth Town Office.
Items for Sale: None
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Responsible Organization: Town of Danforth (Historical Society is being initiated.), Danforth, ME 04424; Phone: 448-2321
Dennysville
Keywords: Architecture
Location: The first house on the right on Cemetery Rd. Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Architecture
Location: First house on the right on the Lane. Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Just off Rte. 86, behind Lincoln Memorial Library. King St., Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: Yes
Dates Open: Each Sunday, all months
Hours Open: 9:00 am June-September; otherwise, 11:00 am
Phone: 726-3905
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On Water St., next to the Dennysville Academy. Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On Main St. (Water St.), back of the Civil War Monument. Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Cemetery
Location: At the end of Cemetery Road. Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: Yes
Keywords: Architecture
Location: King (Route 86) and Main Streets, Dennysville
Keywords: Historical Society
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On Smoke House Hill, between Water St. and the Lane. Harrison Avenue, Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Architecture
Location: After leaving Rt. 1 onto Rt. 86, the Lincoln House is the first building on the right, overlooking the Denny's River. Dennysville 04628
Keywords: Architecture, Genealogy Resource, History Resource
Location: On King Street (Route 86), overlooking the Dennys River, the first building on the right after passing the Lincoln House. Dennysville
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 20
Dates Open: Tuesday and Friday
Hours Open: 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round
Items for Sale: History "Dennysville 1786-1986...and Edmunds too!" ($25.00), and other local histories.
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: Several weeks
Responsible Organization: Library Trustees
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the hill above the Upper Bridge, just above the EDM Youth Center. Dennysville 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Architecture
Location: The only house off the left side of Cemetery Rd. Dennysville
Open to the Public?: No
East Machias
Keywords: Architecture
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the hill below Washington Academy. East Machias 04654
Responsible Organization: Washington Academy
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Off Route 191 on a bank overlooking the East Machias River. East Machias
Keywords: Architecture
Location: East Machias
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Four miles east of Machias on Route 92, directly across the river from Route 1; very visible from Route 1. In the heart of town, at head of the river when entering town from Machias. High Street, East Machias 04630
Open to the Public?: No
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 300
Dates Open: Sunday mornings - 10:30a.m. to 12 noon
Hours Open: Officially none
Advance Notice Required: One day
Responsible Organization: First Congregational Church Corporation, High Street, East Machias, ME 04630
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On Route 191 (High Street) East side of street about halfway between Congregational Church and Washington Academy, next door to Mary Burns School. Sign reading "Charlotte Joy Chase Gallery" on front lawn (after June 15). East Machias 04630
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 15
Dates Open: All Year
Items for Sale: Original Paintings of Maine Scenes, wildflowers, gardens.
P.O. Box 119, East Machias, ME 04630 Phone: 255-4713
Keywords: Architecture, Fort
Location: Fort Foster Park on the East Machias River. East Machias 04654
Keywords: Architecture
Location: East Machias 04654
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On Gunhouse Hill. East Machias
Keywords: Architecture
Location: East Machias 04654
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On a hill off of Route 191. East Machias
Eastport
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Key Street at Middle Street, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Cemetery
Location: Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Keywords: Architecture, Fort, Museum, Historical Society, Genealogy Resource
Location: Opposite the Drug Store. Route 190, Washington Street, Eastport
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Hours Open: 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Items for Sale: Several Books on Area - Birds eye view of Eastport
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: Border Historical Society, Perry, ME 04667; Phone: 853-6630
Keywords: Marker
Location: New section of Hillside Cemetery (across from old section with entrance sign), he is buried in the Bowman family lot. From Shead High School on High Street go almost to the end of the cemetery. The gravesite is on the left side of High Street, with a large marble stone in the center of the lot. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Dates Open: Open year round
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: City of Eastport, 78 High St., Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-2300
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Key Street, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Middle Street, Eastport 04631
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: One day.
Keywords: Marker
Location: Old section of Hillside Cemetery: Coming from Shead High School on High Street, it is not far from General Prince's stone, on the right side of the street, in view from the road. It is a large white marble upright stone on a pedestal in Chadbourne Lot. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Open Year Round
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: City of Eastport, 78 High St., Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-2300
Keywords: Marker
Location: At Shackford Head State Park parking lot. On Route 190 in Eastport, take Deep Cove Road to Shackford Head State Park, next to Marine Trade School. (Below the granite stone is Cony Beach.). Eastport
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Open Year Round, 7 days
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Responsible Organization: State of Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, Department of Conservation, 106 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401; Phone: 941-4014
Keywords: Marker
Location: In front of Peavey Memorial Library. Water Street, Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Year round
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: Peavey Library, Water Street, Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-4021
Keywords: Architecture, Light
Location: Offshore, on Dog Island. Eastport
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Water and Washington Streets, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: At the junction of Sea Street and Water Street. Bank Square, Water Street., Eastport 04631
Responsible Organization: Tides Institute
Keywords: Marker
Location: On the lawn in front of Peavey Memorial Library. Water St., Eastport
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Elm Street, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Corner of Water and Dana Streets, Eastport 04631
Responsible Organization: Fleet Bank,
Keywords: Site
Location: From Shead High School on High Street(the site of Ft. Sullivan), turn right onto Adams Street. Turn right onto McKinley Street, and go around turn. The Powder House ruins are on left across is field where officers barracks once were, the birthplace of Major General Dana. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Open Year Round
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: Border Historical Society, Eastport, ME 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Boynton Street, Eastport
Keywords: Cemetery
Open to the Public?: Yes
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 11 Shackford Street, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Boynton and Kilby Streets, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Opposite the Mowe House. 122 Water Street, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Marker
Location: Take Route 190 to Clark Street. At the intersection with High Street., keep left on Clark Street. The first left is Cemetery Road to Bayside Cemetery. The gravestone--military gray granite--is on the right when facing the water. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Everyday during the year.
Hours Open: Normal daylight hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: City of Eastport, 78 High Street, Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-2300
Keywords: Architecture
Location: Corner of Adams and Water Streets, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture, Marker
Location: Water Street, Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Items for Sale: Plates with picture of Library.
Responsible Organization: Eastport Library Association,
Keywords: Architecture, Fort
Location: On Fort Hill; from Shead High School on High Street, turn onto Adams Street. Then, turn right onto McKinley Street. Follow McKinley, and it is on the right, just past the first house around the curve. Adams Street, Eastport 04631
Items for Sale: None
Keywords: Marker
Location: It is in the old section of Hillside Cemetery: Coming from Shead High School on High Street, it is the large standing gray block of gray granite stone just off of High Street. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Open Year Round
Hours Open: Normal daylight hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: City of Eastport, 78 High Street, Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-2300
Keywords: Architecture, Museum
Location: On Washington St. , barn red colored building located next to Irving Self Serve, and across the street from First National Bank of Bar Harbor. 83 Washington St., Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 20
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: April - December, Monday through Friday.
Hours Open: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Items for Sale: Mustard and Maine Products
Are there Photo Restrictions?: Yes
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Responsible Organization: J.W. Raye and Co., Inc., P.O. Box 2, 83 Washington Street, Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-4451; Toll-Free Phone: 800-853-1903; Fax: 853-2937
Keywords: Marker
Location: Both graves are next to each other, almost in front of the tomb behind the old section of Hillside Cemetery. From Shead High School on High Street, go to the Hillside Cemetery entrance (granite blocks at the entrance) Go down the gravel road to the tomb on the right. The graves will be at your right. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Open Year Round
Hours Open: Normal Daylight Hours
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: City of Eastport, 78 High St, Eastport, ME 04631; Phone: 853-2300
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 13 Boynton Street, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture, Site
Location: Route 190 from the southern tip of Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation to Carlow Island, Eastport; and then from Carlow Island to Moose Island at Quoddy Village, Eastport. Eastport 04631
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Year Round - State Highway
Items for Sale: None
Responsible Organization: State of Maine Department of Transportation
Keywords: Architecture, Fort
Location: 11 Capen Avenue, Eastport 04631
Keywords: Architecture
Location: 26 Boynton St., Eastport 04631
Edmunds
Keywords: Architecture
Location: On the Preston Rd., across the river from the Lincoln House and the Congregational Church Building. Edmunds 04628
Open to the Public?: No
Keywords: Architecture