FINNISH HERITAGE HOUSE

SOUTH THOMASTON, ME

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The Finnish Heritage House is a historic building located in South Thomaston, Maine. Built in 1904, the house was originally a boarding house for Finnish immigrants who worked in the nearby granite quarries. It was purchased by the Finnish American Heritage Society in 1995 and restored to its original condition.

The Finnish Heritage House serves as a museum and cultural center dedicated to preserving and promoting Finnish heritage in Maine. The museum houses a collection of Finnish artifacts, photographs and documents, and offers educational programs and events throughout the year.

The house features traditional Finnish architecture, with a steeply pitched roof and a large front porch. Inside, visitors can explore the various rooms of the house, including a kitchen, dining room, and several bedrooms. The museum also has a gift shop featuring Finnish handicrafts and products.

The Finnish Heritage House is an important landmark in South Thomaston and a symbol of the contributions that Finnish immigrants made to the community. It serves as a reminder of the struggles and hardships that immigrants faced in the early 20th century, and the resilience and determination that allowed them to build new lives in a new country.

FINNISH HERITAGE HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SOUTH THOMASTON ME. US MID #8402300375

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).

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Contact FINNISH HERITAGE HOUSE

FINNISH HERITAGE HOUSE
PO BOX 293
SOUTH THOMASTON
ME
04858-0293

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MID # 8402300375
Name FINNISH HERITAGE HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 043773388
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.051136, -69.126947
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 970800
US Census Block: 1006