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Austin House, The
Keywords: Architecture
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.]
Location: Addison
Indian River Baptist Church
Keywords: Architecture
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.]
Location: Addison
Mayhew Library
Keywords: Architecture
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.
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 AssociationP.O. Box 152, Addison, ME 04606; Phone: 483-6090
Nash Island Light
Keywords: Site
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.]
Location: Nash Island. Addison

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