Claremont Hotel
National Register of Historic Places

Claremont Hotel

Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine
Listed
March 28, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000162

About this property

The Claremont Hotel (referred to as The Claremont Hotel) is a historic hotel on Claremont Road in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Built in 1883, the main hotel building is one of the only 19th-century hotels to survive on Mount Desert Island. In 2020, Kennebunkport-based Claremont Hospitality LLC led by Tim Harrington, has acquired the hotel for an undisclosed price.

Location

Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine
44.27895, -68.31224

Federal Designation

The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78000162. It was listed on March 28, 1978.

Categories

COMMERCEENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Claremont Hotel listed on the National Register?

Claremont Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Claremont Hotel?

Claremont Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Claremont Hotel?

The period of significance for Claremont Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.

Can I research the history near Claremont Hotel?

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