Mary R. Hurd House, historic building in Maine, US
The Mary R. Hurd House is a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame structure built in 1894 in North Berwick that showcases Queen Anne and Eastlake architectural details. The building features a complex roofline with three decorative chimneys, slate roof, ornate porches with turned columns and latticework, and a projecting window bay on the right side.
The house was built in 1894 by Mary R. Hurd, who inherited and operated the North Berwick Woolen Mill until her death in 1933. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and today functions as The Lady Mary Inn while undergoing extensive restoration to preserve its original architectural character.
The house was built by Mary R. Hurd, a mill owner who ran the North Berwick Woolen Mill for nearly 60 years and shaped the town through her investments in a fire station and library. Her name remains tied to local enterprise and efforts to support the community during difficult times.
The house is located on Elm Street in downtown North Berwick and is easily reached on foot from the town center. Keep in mind that it is operated as a private inn, so checking access and opening hours beforehand is recommended.
The roof was restored in 2024 with 120 hand-carved mahogany spindles and about 75 feet (23 m) of railing to recreate the widow's walk that was lost in a snow storm. This detailed reconstruction shows the commitment to authentically restoring lost architectural elements.
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