Kennebunk Historic District
Kennebunk Historic District, Historic district in Kennebunk, Maine, US.
The district stretches along State Route 35 and encompasses houses dating from the 1750s, including numerous Federal-style buildings along Summer Street.
The area developed as a maritime center in 1736, transforming from a settlement into a thriving shipbuilding community during the late 18th century.
The district contains numerous residences of former ship captains, displaying the architectural preferences of maritime merchants from the early 1800s.
The Historic Preservation Commission requires certificates of appropriateness for any modifications to structures within the 575-acre protected area.
The Wedding Cake House, constructed in 1826 for a shipyard owner, features Gothic Revival architectural elements added during the 1850s.
Location: Kennebunk
GPS coordinates: 43.38778,-70.53611
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:08
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