National Register of Historic Places

Poland Spring Historic District

Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine
Listed
August 12, 2013
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
13000595

About this property

The Poland Springs Historic District encompasses the area that was once Maine's premier inland summer resort, renowned for the supposed curative powers of its spring waters. Located on the north side of Maine Street (Maine State Route 26) in South Poland, Maine, United States, it includes surviving resort buildings in a landscaped environment that includes a golf course, as well as the earliest bottling facilities of water distributor Poland Spring. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Most of the district is now occupied by the Poland Springs Resort complex.

Location

543 Maine St.
Poland, Androscoggin County, Maine
44.03359, -70.36511

Categories

HEALTH/MEDICINEENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONINDUSTRY
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Poland Spring Bottling Plant and Spring House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Maine State Building
Industrial
0.5 mi
All Soul's Chapel
Industrial
0.5 mi
Poland Spring Beach House, (Former)
Industrial
0.6 mi
Poland Railroad Station
Industrial
2.2 mi

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When was Poland Spring Historic District listed on the National Register?

Poland Spring Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Poland Spring Historic District?

Poland Spring Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Poland Spring Historic District?

The period of significance for Poland Spring Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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