White Columns
Situated on Maine Street at the head of Spring Street, this imposing Greek Revival house was built in 1853 with sturdy Doric columns and remains a Victorian-era dream. Sometimes known locally as “the Nott House,” for its longtime owners, the home remained untouched by the Nott family through the years and was donated to the local historical society with the stipulation that it remain forever unchanged. The period furniture, wallpapers, and rugs offer a visually rich primer on the tastes of this era. There’s also a one-room exhibit about President George H.W. Bush. In-house tours run about 40 minutes; from July through Columbus Day, walking tours of the Dock Square area depart from here. The grand homes along the way are the most impressive on the Maine coast, and the stories of the families that built them are fascinating.
Situated on Maine Street at the head of Spring Street, this imposing Greek Revival house was built in 1853 with sturdy Doric columns and remains a Victorian-era dream. Sometimes known locally as “the Nott House,” for its longtime owners, the home remained untouched by the Nott family through the years and was donated to the local historical society with the stipulation that it remain forever unchanged. The period furniture, wallpapers, and rugs offer a visually rich primer on the tastes of this era. There’s also a one-room exhibit about President George H.W. Bush. In-house tours run about 40 minutes; from July through Columbus Day, walking tours of the Dock Square area depart from here. The grand homes along the way are the most impressive on the Maine coast, and the stories of the families that built them are fascinating.
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