About this property
The Gilmore House is a historic house at 764 River Road in Calais, Maine. The 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was designed by New Brunswick architect Matthew Stead and built c. 1850, probably for Alexander Gilmore, an Irish immigrant and local merchant.
Location
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 79000380. It was listed on June 13, 1979.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Gilmore House listed on the National Register?
Gilmore House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Gilmore House?
Gilmore House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gilmore House?
The period of significance for Gilmore House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Gilmore House?
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