Salem Town House (Former)
National Register of Historic Places

Salem Town House (Former)

Salem, Franklin County, Maine
Listed
August 4, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
05000795

About this property

The Former Town House of Salem, Maine, now the Salem Community Building, is located on Maine State Route 142, a short way west of Mt. Abram Regional High School. Completed in 1858, it is the only civic building built during the existence of the municipality, which was established in 1823 and disincorporated in 1945. The church-like building is architecturally notable for its Italianate styling, and for its social history as the site of community social and government activity. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

Salem, Franklin County, Maine
44.90145, -70.27579

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTRELIGION
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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 Salem Town House (Former) listed on the National Register?

Salem Town House (Former) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Salem Town House (Former)?

Salem Town House (Former) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Salem Town House (Former)?

The period of significance for Salem Town House (Former) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1823.

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