Ruggles House, Historic house museum in Columbia Falls, US.
The Ruggles House features a two-story structure with five bays, a central entrance, and detailed woodwork throughout the interior, including hand-carved fireplace mantels.
Thomas Ruggles, a shipbuilder and justice from Rochester, Massachusetts, commissioned the construction of this residence between 1818 and 1820.
Mary Ruggles Chandler, Maine's first licensed pharmacist, initiated the restoration of the house in the 1930s to preserve its architectural heritage.
The museum displays original Ruggles family furnishings and offers guided tours that showcase the architectural elements of early 19th-century New England homes.
The central hall contains a rare flying staircase that rises without visible support, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship from the Federal period.
Location: Columbia Falls
GPS coordinates: 44.65231,-67.72981
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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