Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial facts for kids
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Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial
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| Location | 13 Eighth Main Ave., Peaks Island, Portland, Maine |
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| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Francis Fasset & Frederick Tompson |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000919 |
| Added to NRHP | October 4, 2006 |
The Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial, also known as the 8th Maine Lodge, is a special historic building on Peaks Island. This island is part of Portland, Maine. Built in 1891, it was a meeting place for soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. These soldiers were part of the 8th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Today, the building is a summer lodge and museum. It shows off a unique architectural style called Shingle style. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. You can even rent rooms there!
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Discovering the 8th Maine Lodge
The Eighth Maine Memorial is located on the southern coast of Peaks Island. This large island sits in Casco Bay, just east of downtown Portland. It's a big, two-story building with a distinctive roof.
What the Building Looks Like
The lodge has a gabled roof with large sections sticking out. A wide porch wraps around the entire building on the first floor. The walls are covered with different materials like clapboards and shingles. It sits on a foundation made of fieldstone. A cool, octagonal (eight-sided) tower rises three stories high at one corner. Inside, the first floor has public areas, while the second floor has living quarters.
A Place for Civil War Heroes
This memorial was built in 1891 for the 8th Maine Regiment Association. This group was made up of veterans from the American Civil War. They wanted a place to gather and remember their time serving in the 8th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
How the Lodge Was Built
Colonel William M. McArthur helped fund the building's construction. He won a large sum of money in a lottery. This lottery was organized by a general to help rebuild Louisiana after the war. The building was designed by Francis Fasset and Frederick Tompson. They were a famous architectural team from Portland. They also designed another nearby building for Civil War veterans.
Reunions and Today's Use
The lodge was used for annual reunions until 1936. That year was the last time one of the original veterans attended. The association still owns the building today. Descendants of the 8th Regiment members continue to use it. You can also rent rooms there when they are available. It's a great way to experience a piece of history!
See also
In Spanish: Monumento conmemorativo al Octavo Regimiento de Maine para niños
