Maplewood Farm, Historic farm district in South Windham, Maine.
Maplewood Farm is a 135-acre property in Windham comprising a Gothic Revival main residence, two barns, a cottage, and a family burial ground. The structures are arranged along River Road and form a cohesive historic complex.
The property remained in the same family's ownership from 1738 onward and underwent major renovation around 1850. This transformation reshaped the original 1770 structure into its present Gothic Revival form.
The property reflects 19th-century agricultural ambitions, with buildings arranged to support specialized cattle breeding operations. Visitors can observe how the layout and structures served both farming and family life during that era.
The main residence displays two stories with steeply pitched gables, ornamental trim along the roofline, and pointed-arch windows characteristic of the style. These architectural details define the exterior appearance and help visitors identify the Gothic design.
Portland architect Charles A. Alexander designed the Gothic modifications and created one of Maine's few surviving collections of this architectural style on a single property. This design achievement often goes unnoticed by visitors focused on the property's age and family history.
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