Cover Farm facts for kids
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Cover Farm
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| Location | Off ME 3 W side, 0.3 mi. NW of jct. with Crooked Rd., Hulls Cove, Maine |
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| Area | 26.2 acres (10.6 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 95001464 |
| Added to NRHP | December 14, 1995 |
The Cover Farm is a historic farm and home located in the Hulls Cove village of Bar Harbor, Maine. This special property is found on Mount Desert Island in Maine. Its main building is an old house, built in the early 1800s. The land it sits on was once owned by the granddaughter of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. He was the original French owner of the island. In the early 1900s, the farm was changed into a summer home. A new part was added, and a beautiful walled garden was created. The Cover Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This means it is a place important to history.
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What Does Cover Farm Look Like?
Cover Farm covers about 26 acres of land. It faces Frenchman Bay in the Hulls Cove area of Bar Harbor. The main house is at the end of Cover Farm Road. This is a private road that goes west from Maine State Route 3.
The Main House Design
The main part of the house is a 1-1/2 story building. It is made of wood and covered in wood shingles. It has a central chimney and a strong granite foundation. This style is called a "Cape" house. A long wing with a gambrel roof extends to the north. Another wing with a gable roof goes to the back of the house. The front door has a special frame called a Greek Revival surround. This is a style from the early 1800s.
The Walled Garden
South of the house, there is a beautiful formal garden. It is surrounded by a wall. This garden adds to the charm of the property.
The History of Cover Farm
The story of Cover Farm goes back a long time. It is connected to the first people who settled on Mount Desert Island. The first European owner of the island was Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. Cadillac Mountain on the island is named after him.
Changes in Island Ownership
After the British won the French and Indian War, they took control of the area. The island was given to the Massachusetts Governor, Francis Bernard. Later, during the American Revolutionary War, the state of Massachusetts took the island back. This was because Bernard supported the British side.
However, Bernard's son, John, supported the American side. Also, Cadillac's granddaughter, Marie Therese de Gregoire, claimed the land. Their claims were decided by dividing the island. John Bernard received the western half. Marie Therese de Gregoire received the eastern half.
Who Built the House?
Some people in the de Gregoire family believed they built this house. But old papers and the way the house is built suggest something else. The de Gregoire family sold this land in 1806. It is more likely that the Cutlers built the house. They owned the property from 1810 to 1834.
Later Owners and Changes
The next owners, the Peaches, probably added the Greek Revival style parts. This includes the special frame around the front door. The most important owner after them was Mrs. Olive Tilton. She bought the property in 1917. She added the wing with the gambrel roof. She also created the beautiful walled garden. These changes turned the property from a working farm into a lovely summer home. Mrs. Tilton also gave the property its current name, Cover Farm.
