As time and tides take their toll, physical remnants of Maine’s history disappear. Fires and intentional demolition, or simple abandonment clean the slate for the next generation. Luckily the Maine Historic Preservation Commission and Maine Preservation, along with local organizations, have protected properties destined for demolition.

Unfortunately, many historic community icons have, nevertheless, been lost. People passing the spot where the ghost of a former Grange Hall, or home of a person who shaped the community, no longer wonder or investigate their significance.  This is not unlike the many street names that have lost their significance as generations pass.

Luckily the Encyclopedia has documented several historic places that have later disappeared.  Here are some of those.

Historic Places

Skowhegan

The 19th Century Josiah Locke Tavern

Chesuncook

The 150+ year old Chesuncook Lake House was destroyed by fire on March 17, 2018.

Casco

The 165+ year old one-room Friends School was destroyed by arson on April 22, 2018.

Houlton

A 1910 truss bridge was replaced in 1994 with a modern beam bridge over the Meduxnekeag River.