About this property
Crescent Lodge, also known as the Bowery Beach School, is a historic schoolhouse located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States. Built in 1855, it served as a schoolhouse until 1930. Following its educational use, it was transferred to the Ladies Union, a local social club. In 1984, the building was passed to the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club. According to Greater Portland Landmarks, it is "one of the last remaining schoolhouses that characterizes the bygone era of one room schoolhouses..." It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June 2018.
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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 100002591. It was listed on June 19, 2018.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Crescent Lodge listed on the National Register?
Crescent Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Crescent Lodge?
Crescent Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crescent Lodge?
The period of significance for Crescent Lodge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
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