Blossom House facts for kids
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Blossom House
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | Main St., Monmouth, Maine |
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1808 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000250 |
| Added to NRHP | April 7, 1989 |
The Blossom House is a special old building located on Main Street in Monmouth, Maine. It's like a time capsule! This house was built a very long time ago, around 1808. It is a great example of a "Federal period Cape style house." This means it was built in a popular style from the early 1800s.
Today, the Blossom House is a historic house museum. This means you can visit it to learn about how people lived in the past. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This list helps protect important historical places in the United States.
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What Does Blossom House Look Like?
The Blossom House is in the village of Monmouth. It sits on the west side of Main Street. It is a one-story building made of wood. It has a roof that slopes down on two sides, like a triangle. There is a chimney in the middle of the house. The house also has a strong foundation made of granite stone.
The windows are simple and neat. The front door has a special window above it with five small glass panes. This is called a transom window.
Inside the House
When you go inside, the house has a classic layout. There's a small entryway right when you walk in. From there, you can go into the parlor on the right. The parlor was like a living room where people would relax or entertain guests. On the left is the kitchen.
At the back of the house, there is a large bedroom. There are also two smaller rooms next to it. This design was common for houses built during that time.
A Look Back in Time
The Blossom House was likely built around 1808. It was built by a farmer named Ansel Blossom. When it was first built, it had a small addition on its south side.
Later, in the late 1800s, this small addition was replaced. A larger, two-story building was added. At that time, the property was used as a hotel. This means many travelers might have stayed there!
The Blossom House is very important to Monmouth. It is the only building left from the early 1800s that was a home. It still has many of its original features inside and out. This helps us see what homes were like over 200 years ago.
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