Stockton Springs Community Library - Stockton Springs ME
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nomadwillie
N 44° 29.395 W 068° 51.358
19T E 511451 N 4926298
The Stockton Springs library is located in the Colcord House built in the mid to late 19th century
Waymark Code: WMH9RE
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2013
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Joseph W. Thompson, who built the Fort Point Hotel, probably built the house, as well as several others in Stockton, in the mid to late 19th century. Thompson held many public offices in Maine. He lived in the house until his death in 1891. His widow sold the house to Capt. Melvin E. Colcord. Colcord spent forty years at sea. He sailed as master of the schooner David Babcock and the bark Isaac Hall. Colcord also ran a ferry service in Stockton Harbor. The last Colcord resident to live in the house was Elaine Colcord Ward. The Stockton Springs Historical Society acquired the building in 1999 and volunteers have been restoring the house since then. The Historical Society shares the building with the Stockton Springs Community Library.
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