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Albee House, Carrie B.
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Many characteristics typical of the Victorian period (1900). [Source: In part or entirety from "Sunrise County Architecture" 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Corner of West and Court Streets. Machias 04654
Burnham Tavern Museum
Keywords: Architecture, Museum
Description: Revolutionary War-era tavern (1770), now a museum. Oldest building in Eastern Maine, and the only one with a Revolutionary War history. 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: Just off U.S. Route 1 on Maine Route 192. Machias 04654
Open to the Public?: Yes
Quantity Site can Accommodate: 20
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: Summer Months - Mid June - September
Hours Open: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission Fee?: Yes; $2.00 adults, $.25 children
Items for Sale: Postcards
Are there Photo Restrictions?: Yes
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: Yes
Advance Notice Required: Guide at tavern during posted open times, otherwise by appointment- a day or so if possible - earlier the better.
Responsible Organization: Hannah Weston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 2 Free St., Machias, ME 04654; Phone: 255-4432
Center Street Congregational Church (U.C.C.)
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Church (1836-1837). Stained glass windows (1899), tracker organ. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Corner of Center and Court Streets. Machias 04654
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Dates Open: January-December: Sundays, Monday-Friday: 2 pm-5 pm
Hours Open: Secretary on Premises: Mon.-Fri. 2p.m.-5.p.m. other times by arrangment
Items for Sale: none
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: Informally/1 or 2 days
Responsible Organization: Centre St. Church, Machias, ME; Phone: 255-6665
Foster House, George H.
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Mansard with a two-story projection in front (1869). Nearly identical to the Gilson House. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: North Street, Machias 04654
Gilson House, Andrew
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Mansard roof with dormer windows (1869). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: North Street, Machias 04654
Gilson House, Fred
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Queen Anne Victorian house with interesting doorway (1898-1899). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: School Street, Machias 04654
Hill House, Obediah
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Transitional stylistic features of the Federal and Greek Revival architecture, with gabled roof (1824). Obediah Hill, a merchant, is buried at Holmes Falls on the Machias River. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: High Street, Machias 04654
Kurz House (Peabody House), Commander Walter C.
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Bullfinch-original-style residence.
Location: 18 Elm Street, Machias 04654
Libby House, Joseph
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Federal style architecture (circa 1820-1830). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Near the Machias-Machiasport line on Route 92. Machias 04654
Longfellow House, David
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Federal Style residence (circa 1830). [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Corner of Centre and Court Streets. Machias 04654
Machias Railroad Station
Keywords: Architecture
Description: This building (1898) is being developed as a railroad museum, tourist information center, community meeting place, and chamber of commerce office. Planned opening is summer 1998. 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: On Lower Main Street, Route One. Machias 04654
Machias Town Office (Hemingway School)
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Wooden Italianate style architecture (1863), originally a two-room school. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Court St., Machias 04654
Responsible Organization: Town of Machias, , Machias, ME
Morse House, Samuel
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Federal style architecture (1810). Morse was a school teacher, lieutenant at Fort O'Brien in the War of 1812, a merchant, the collector of Customs for Machias and Eastport, and the treasurer of Washington County. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Overlooking the Machias River. Elm Street, Machias 04654
Nash House
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Italianate and Victorian architecture [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: On Court Street abutting the town cemetery. Machias 04654
Perry House, Clark
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Italianate architecture (1868). Windows have peaked lintels, and the cornice is supported by paired brackets. 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.]
Location: Court St., Machias 04654
Pope Store, S.W.
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Italianate style architecture (1860), built as a general store. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: At the foot of College Hill. Machias 04654
Porter House, Rufus K.
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Federal style architecture (1825). This is the birthplace of Henry Homes Porter, who funded construction of Porter Library. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Elm Street, Machias 04654
Porter Memorial Library
Keywords: Architecture, Marker
Description: Granite ashlar construction, Romanesque Revival architecture (1893). Unique Architecture; extensive genealogical collection, ballast stone and andirons from the British ship, Margaretta (first naval battle of the Revolutionary War); Civil War statue. 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.]
Location: 52 Court St., Machias 04654
Open to the Public?: Yes
Bus Tours Welcome?: Yes
Items for Sale: Library Note Paper, mugs, and totebags
Is there a Host(ess) Available?: No
Advance Notice Required: 24 hours
Responsible Organization: Porter Memorial Library Association and Board of Trustees, 52 Court St., Machias, ME 04654
Post Office and Custom House (Machias Savings Bank)
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Brick, simple Italianate design (1871-1872), it is connected to the Machias Savings Bank by a brick extension. The building is under restoration (1997). 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: Machias 04654
Responsible Organization: Machias Savings Bank, Machias, ME
Rawson School
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Italianate style. [Source: In part or entirety taken from "Sunrise County Architecture," 2nd edition, 1996, with permission of Sunrise Research Institute, Inc.]
Location: Machias 04654
Washington County Courthouse
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Brick Italianate style (1853) with cupola and bell (added 1868). 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.]
Location: Court Street, Machias 04654
Responsible Organization: Washington County Government, , Machias, ME
Washington County Jail
Keywords: Architecture
Description: Italianate style. 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: Machias 04654
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