Though use of the building has changed substantially, it still contains lots of quirky and historic features.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Preservation group tours Albany home
ALBANY — “I have a soft spot for the Plain Jane homes that were built modestly and have a very simple kind of energy to them. That’s what we want to preserve.” said Clare McDermott of the 1840 cape cod style ‘utilitarian’ home she and husband, Bryan Spencer, bought in the fall of 2020. On […]
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The process of saving Oxford town records
OXFORD — About half a dozen old town books, recorded on paper which was probably made from recycled soldier’s uniforms worn in the 1800s, are in Vermont being restored. And town officials hope taxpayers will be willing to put more money into the historic archival project in June when Annual Town Meeting gets underway. Town Clerk […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Decision unlikely until spring on ‘Green Bridge’ historic status
BRUNSWICK — A decision about whether the Frank J. Wood Bridge is added to the National Register of Historic Places is expected to be delayed until spring. But the delay will provide more time for work by a Brunswick-Topsham committee charged with making design recommendations for a potential replacement bridge, Linda Smith, Brunswick’s manager of economic and community […]
Posted inFranklin
New McDonald’s plan discussed; board, community seek aesthetic changes
FARMINGTON — The Planning Board on Monday approved a site review application to raze the 43-year-old McDonald’s restaurant on Main Street and build a longer, narrower one on the site. Planners asked company representatives to consider some additions to make the new building “fit in” with the gateway of historic Farmington. The plan is for […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
John F. Murphy Homes to reopen Whiting Farm
AUBURN — With 7,000 flower seedlings growing in its greenhouse, historic Whiting Farm will reopen this spring. Peter Kowalski, chief executive officer of John F. Murphy Homes, said his organization purchased the 824 Summer St. farm just before Christmas with plans to open as a community farm this year. “Right now, the first things are […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Public hearing to be set regarding the L.F. Pike and Son building
NORWAY — Selectmen on Thursday are expected to set a public hearing to force the immediate razing of the damaged L.F. Pike & Son store on Main Street. Town Manager David Holt said because of the public notice requirement, the hearing will not be held until at least Dec. 18. Construction barrels have been placed […]
Posted inMaine
Historic preservation bill clears hurdle in Maine Senate
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Thursday gave initial approval to a bill meant to clarify the state’s historic preservation tax credit law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston, has ramifications for efforts to redevelop the historic Bates Mill No. 5 in downtown Lewiston. “People have been hesitant about investing in large […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Lachman Architects & Planners to receive award for restoration of historic opera house
NORWAY — Lachman Architects & Planners of Portland has been selected by Maine Preservation to receive a Historic Preservation Honor Award for commercial-restoration/rehabilitation of the Norway Opera House. The award, which will be presented at a dinner in Falmouth on Thursday, Nov. 14, honors some of the finest preservation projects in the state. In late […]
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River views: Former Elm Hotel in Auburn had rich history
It’s amazing how rapidly things can change. I have a few old postcards that show Court Street in Auburn looking toward the bridge. At the left, there’s no mistaking the Elm Hotel, its curbside lined with the stately trees for which it was named. There’s a trolley in that scene, which no longer exists today. […]