Sarah Orne Jewett House - South Berwick, Maine
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BruceS
N 43° 14.077 W 070° 48.539
19T E 353113 N 4788457
Historic house of New England author listed as a National Historic Landmark in South Berwick, Maine.
Waymark Code: WM4T5C
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2008
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"This was the home of Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909), who lived and wrote in this house for most of her life. She wrote over 20 novels and collections of short stories that remain quintessential in their description of the lives and landscapes of rural Maine in the late 19th century. In addition to being valued for the historical perspectives it contains, Jewett's writing is of interest to scholars of women's literature who have explored the matriarchal and mythic qualities of her work." ~ National Historic Landmark nomination
The Sarah Orne Jewett House was built in 1774. The Georgian Revival house was originally built for John Haggins. In 1818 it was purchased by members of the Sarah Orne Jewett.
The house is operated as a museum.
Open: June 1 through October 15
Friday through Sunday
Tours at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Admission: $5
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1774
Architectural Period/Style: Georgian
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately home
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Home for Sarah Orne Jewett, prolific Maine author
Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Historic Landmark
Main Material of Construction: Wood frame
Private/Public Access: Public
Admission Fee (if applicable): 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 11:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
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