Archibald-Adams House facts for kids
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Archibald-Adams House
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 122 Main Street (ME 193), Cherryfield, Maine |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | 1795 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000429 |
| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1987 |
The Archibald-Adams House is a very old and important house located at 122 Main Street in Cherryfield, Maine, United States. It was built around 1795, making it one of the oldest buildings still standing in the town. This house is special because it was home to two important local families, the Archibalds and the Adams. Today, it is known as the Englishmans Bed and Breakfast and is recognized as a historic place on the National Register of Historic Places.
What Makes This House Special?
Its Unique Look
The Archibald-Adams House is a two-story building made of wood. It has a special kind of roof called a hip roof. The outside walls are covered with clapboard siding, and the house sits on a strong granite foundation. Two brick chimneys rise from inside the house.
The house has two main fronts that stand out. One faces east towards the road, and the other faces south towards the village. Both of these fronts have five sections with windows, and a main door in the middle.
The south entrance has windows on the sides and decorative columns called pilasters. It also has a window above the door and a fancy frame, all in the Greek Revival style. The east entrance is simpler, with no side windows, but it still has a decorative frame with a gabled top. Inside, many of the original wooden details and hardware from the late 1700s are still there.
Who Lived Here?
The house was built around 1795. It was likely built by Thomas Archibald. He was an important person in the community. He held many local government jobs between 1790 and 1810.
Thomas Archibald's daughter, Elizabeth, married Joseph Adams. Joseph Adams was also very important in Cherryfield. He worked as a justice of the peace, which meant he helped with local laws. He was also a town selectman, helping to manage the town. Plus, he was a trustee for the Cherryfield Academy, a local school. The house stayed in the Adams family for many years, through several generations.
