National Register of Historic Places

Enterprise Grange, No. 173

Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine
Listed
January 24, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07001447

About this property

The Enterprise Grange, No. 173 is a historic Grange hall at 446 Dow Road in Orrington, Maine. Built in 1884 and enlarged in the early 20th century, this modest Italianate building has been a significant social and civic center in the rural community since its construction. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

446 Dow Rd.
Orrington, Penobscot County, Maine
44.72052, -68.78842

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 07001447. It was listed on January 24, 2008.

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Battles

Battle of Hampden, Maine (Sept 1814)
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Destruction of USS Adams at Hampden
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Battle of Hampden ME
1814Early Republic
2.8 mi
Battle of Hampden Maine (Sep 3 1814)
1814Early Republic
3 mi
Penobscot River Archaic Conflict
1000Pre-Columbian
5.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Enterprise Grange, No. 173 listed on the National Register?

Enterprise Grange, No. 173 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Enterprise Grange, No. 173?

Enterprise Grange, No. 173 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Enterprise Grange, No. 173?

The period of significance for Enterprise Grange, No. 173 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.

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