LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

WISCASSET, ME

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The Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) is a non-profit organization located in Wiscasset, Maine. Established in 1954, the LCHA is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Lincoln County, Maine.

The association manages multiple historic properties, including the Pownalborough Court House, the Chapman-Hall House, and the Old Jail. These properties offer visitors a glimpse into the daily life and culture of early Maine settlers. The Pownalborough Court House, built in 1761, served as the center of government in Lincoln County for over 150 years. Today, visitors can tour the restored courthouse, including the courtroom, judge’s chambers, and jail cells.

The Chapman-Hall House, built in 1754, was once home to a wealthy merchant and his family. The house is furnished with period pieces and offers a look into the lifestyle of the upper class in colonial America.

The Old Jail, built in 1811, was used to house prisoners for over 100 years. Visitors can tour the cells and learn about the history of the prison system in Maine.

In addition to managing historic properties, the LCHA offers educational programs, events, and exhibits. The association is committed to preserving and sharing the rich history of Lincoln County for future generations.

LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WISCASSET ME. US MID #8402300098

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 51,283 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Ice Shacks Also called ice huts, fishing shelters, ice houses, and more. These are on the Androscoggin River taken from the Brunswick side with Topsham in the background. Open water is visible and since I took this photo the open water has significantly enlarged and a few of these huts have been removed. We have had a much warmer winter than usual so far. An ice shanty (also called an ice shack, ice house, fishing shanty, fish house, fish coop, bobhouse, ice hut, or darkhouse) cabane à pêche (fr) is a portable shed placed on a frozen lake to provide shelter during ice fishing. They can be as small and cheap as a plastic tarpaulin draped over a simple wooden frame, or as expensive as a small cabin with heating, bunks, electricity, and cooking facilities. More durable ice houses are generally left on a lake for the duration of the ice fishing season, although this can cause problems, such as thaws and re-freezing causing houses to be immoveably frozen onto the lake. Lighter, cheaper versions can collapse into a package to be moved from lake to lake during the season. Many northern communities have developed bodies of laws about the operation of ice shanties - frequently including dates by which they must be removed, even if the ice can still hold them.[Wikipedia]
Pink Rowboat This rowboat or dinghy is in Spirit Pond in Phippsburg, Maine. It is fed by the tidal Morse River that is 1.7 miles long.
Who but... Taken on LC-Wide on Lomochrome Metropolis. I think I overdeveloped or did something wrong during processing, but I kind of dig the look.
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Cundy's Harbor Just up the road from yesterday's photo is this harbor scene.
Captain's House This house is on a hill near the harbor in Cundy's Harbor, a small fishing community within the town of Harpswell. The cupola and the location indicate it to be a Captain's House. However it was built as a hotel and today is a Bed and Breakfast. See below for more information. Perched atop the most elevated bluff on the point, 250 feet from the water, this gracious 1862 landmark home affords long views over an authentic, small, working harbor and beyond to ledges, islands, river and bays. From the octagonal cupola crowning our rooftop, the panoramic vista to the Atlantic is stunning. Sparkling water showered with buoys provides a colorful confetti background for watching lobster boats, sailing vessels, seals and shorebirds. The Captain's Watch was built during the Civil War as the "Union Hotel". It later flourished as the "Cliff House" and the "Ocean View House". Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and the Harpswell Heritage Trust, the eight room original section survives as Maine's "oldest known coastal hotel structure". After its heyday, the inn became a stately private residence until its rebirth as a hospitable bed and breakfast. For the history buff, we have inherited an array of intriguing photos and 'stories' from the days when visitors arrived by schooner, steamer or stage. [captainswatchbandb.com]
Rose lights (white)
Rose lights (red)
Holiday Glow This is sort of the opposite of the last photo being taken from the opposite shore of this pond. The large troll, Roskva, is visible between the lighted trees.
Botanical Garden Scene This photo was taken looking across a pond and a bridge that crosses it to the lights on the other side. On the left under the blue tree is a moose standing in the water.

Contact LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 61
WISCASSET
ME
04578-0061

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MID # 8402300098
Name LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 010239808
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 51,283
REVENUE 51,283
LAT/LONG 43.978116, -69.66604
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 015
US Census Tract: 975500
US Census Block: 5011