Holmes House - Alfred, Maine
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 43° 28.639 W 070° 43.043
19T E 361106 N 4815254
Historic house in Alfred, Maine.
Waymark Code: WMEWG1
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The Holmes House, opposite the village green (L), was built in 1802 for John Holmes, one of the first two United States Senators from Maine and chairman of the committee that drafted the State of Maine constitution.  The most interesting feature of the exterior is an iron balustrade with a design of bows and arrows that rises from the eaves of the house. Among the traditions regarding this decoration is one that Senator Holmes had the pattern used to indicate his friendliness toward the Indians; another that it was his reply to those who believed he had Indian blood in his veins; and still another that it had romantic significance, the house having been built for Holmes and his bride. - Maine: A Guide 'Down East', Tour 11,  pgs. 339-340.

The house now serves also as a dance studio.  Unfortunately the iron balustrade has been removed in recent years.  The building appears to be in good condition and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.



Book: Maine

Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 339 - 340

Year Originally Published: 1937

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