The homes of our forefathersBeing a selection of the oldest and most interesting historical houses, and noted places in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont . OLD JAtL, YORK. ME. This is probably the oldest jail in the country, having beenbuilt in 1653, and was, until recently, the property of the county,but it now belongs to the Town of York and is kept in a good stateof repair. It is occasionally used as a temporary place of deten-tion for criminals. OLD. POST OFFICE. GARDINER. ME. This was erected and used as a store by Dr. Gardiner in1763. He was a most enterprising and energetic man; and did
The homes of our forefathersBeing a selection of the oldest and most interesting historical houses, and noted places in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont . OLD JAtL, YORK. ME. This is probably the oldest jail in the country, having beenbuilt in 1653, and was, until recently, the property of the county,but it now belongs to the Town of York and is kept in a good stateof repair. It is occasionally used as a temporary place of deten-tion for criminals. OLD. POST OFFICE. GARDINER. ME. This was erected and used as a store by Dr. Gardiner in1763. He was a most enterprising and energetic man; and did morethan any other person to develop tliis part of Maine. The Doctorcame from Kingston, R. I., and commenced operations here THE TILDEN HOUSE. CASTINE. ME. Thib la ajid to liavc been built by or for the Rev. Mr. Mason,the first settled minister of Castine, and occupied by him for manyyears. The exact date is uncertain. THE LIVERMORE HOUSE. LIVERMORE, Elijah Livermore moved here from Waltham, Mass.,in 1779, and soon after built this house.
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