Patten Building - Cherryfield ME
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 44° 35.927 W 067° 55.468
19T E 585357 N 4938944
The Patten Building is a historic commercial building on Main Street in Cherryfield, Maine. Built in 1865, it is a fine example of commercial Italianate architecture, and has long been a landmark retail site in the small community.
Waymark Code: WMX9T4
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Patten Building is a historic commercial building on Main Street in Cherryfield, Maine. Built in 1865, it is a fine example of commercial Italianate architecture, and has long been a landmark retail site in the small community.

The building was erected in 1865 by Frank Patten, who was engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes. The building has also served in a variety of other commercial roles, including barbershop and meat market. The building is a regionally uncommon example of commercial Italianate architecture, and is now owned by the local historical society.

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Street address:
163, 165, 167, 169, & 173 Main St.
Cherryfield , ME


County / Borough / Parish: Washington

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Industry/Processing/Extraction

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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