Penobscot Marine Museum - Searsport ME
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The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, United States, is Maine's oldest maritime museum and is designed to preserve and educate people regarding Maine's and Searsport's rich and unique maritime and shipbuilding history.
Waymark Code: WMBXZN
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2011
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Designed as a unique 19th century seafaring village, the museum encompasses thirteen historic and modern buildings, houses a modern exhibit gallery features annual shows and is home to a regionally important library and archives focused on maritime history and regional genealogy.
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Street address: Church St. Searsport, ME
County / Borough / Parish: Waldo
Year listed: 1970
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Historic function: Domestic, Government
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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