Kennebunkport Historic District
Kennebunkport Historic District, Historic district in Kennebunkport, Maine, US.
The district spans 95 acres along the Kennebunk River, featuring 147 buildings that display Colonial, Federal, and Greek Revival architectural styles.
Originally registered as a historic site in 1976, this area emerged as a prominent shipping and shipbuilding center during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The architectural landscape includes the Gideon Walker House from 1745 and the Capt. Nathaniel Lord Mansion from the Federal period.
The Historic Preservation Commission requires property owners to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness before making any alterations to buildings within the district.
Only 24 of the district's 147 buildings were constructed after 1925, maintaining the area's historical architectural integrity.
Location: Kennebunkport
GPS coordinates: 43.36278,-70.47583
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:32
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