South Solon Meetinghouse, Gothic Revival religious center in Solon, Maine.
The South Solon Meetinghouse is a white wooden building in Gothic Revival style with two entrance doors on the main facade, a central window, and a square tower with a belfry. The interior contains original box pews, a pulpit, a choir loft, and extensive fresco paintings covering the walls.
The building was constructed in 1842 and entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This recognition honored both its architectural design and its role in the community.
The walls hold religious frescoes painted by artists from the Skowhegan School during the 1950s. These artworks shape how visitors experience and perceive the interior space.
The site sits at the intersection of Rices Corner Road, Parkman Hill Road, and Meetinghouse Road. The South Solon Historical Society maintains the building and arranges access for visitors.
More than a dozen artists from the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture painted the interior between 1952 and 1957. This artistic collaboration turned a traditional meeting place into a gallery-like space with religious themes.
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