Orgonon, Observatory and biographical museum in Rangeley, Maine, US
The Orgonon facility features a two-story fieldstone structure with a flat roof, containing research laboratories, living quarters, and office spaces.
Wilhelm Reich established Orgonon in the 1940s as a research center, conducting experiments and studies until his death in 1957.
The Wilhelm Reich Museum maintains exhibits about the Austrian psychiatrist's theories on health, sexuality, and his concept of orgone energy.
The museum offers guided tours during warmer months and includes a conference center adapted from the original Students' Laboratory building.
The Tamarack cabin on the 175-acre property remains available for seasonal rentals, maintaining its original function as a residential space.
Location: Rangeley
Inception: 1948
Architectural style: International Style
GPS coordinates: 44.98470,-70.71610
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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