National Register of Historic Places

Knowlton, Jabez, Store

Newburgh, Penobscot County, Maine
Listed
January 18, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000191

About this property

The Jabez Knowlton Store is a historic commercial building on Maine State Route 9 in Newburgh, Maine. Built in 1839, it is a well-preserved example of commercial Greek Revival architecture in a rural context. It is more significant for its well-preserved collection of goods dating to the early 20th century, preserved by the Knowlton family after the store's last proprietor died in 1910. The property, open by appointment as a museum, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

Newburgh, Penobscot County, Maine
44.71052, -69.04102

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Knowlton, Jabez, Store listed on the National Register?

Knowlton, Jabez, Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Knowlton, Jabez, Store?

Knowlton, Jabez, Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Knowlton, Jabez, Store?

The period of significance for Knowlton, Jabez, Store is recorded as the industrial era.

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