Garage at 219 Main Street facts for kids
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Free Will Baptist Meetinghouse
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 219 Main St., Farmington, Maine |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1835 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Part of | Farmington Historic District (ID94001551) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000264 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 28, 1973 |
| Designated CP | January 20, 1995 |
Imagine a building that has been many different things! The Free Will Baptist Meetinghouse at 219 Main Street in Farmington, Maine, is one such place. It was built way back in 1835. This old brick building is special because it shows how buildings in rural Maine can be used for many different purposes over time. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, recognizing its importance.
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What Does It Look Like?
This historic building is made of brick and has a rectangular shape. It sits a bit far back from Main Street. The roof is sloped, with the front part facing the street.
The front of the building shows off a simple but elegant style called Federal architecture. It has two main doors, each with narrow windows on the sides. Above each door, you can see a cool fan-shaped decoration. There are also windows above each door, with many small glass panes. Even the triangular part of the roof (called the gable pediment) has a decorative fan!
On the side of the building, there's a large opening that is now used as a garage door. Inside, even though it's changed a lot from when it was a church, you can still see the words "Glory to God in the Highest" written on the walls.
A Building with Many Lives
The story of this building is quite interesting! The Free Will Baptist church group started in Farmington in 1793. For a while, they met in people's homes and barns.
Building a New Home
Finally, in 1835, they built this meetinghouse. It cost $1,250, which was a lot of money back then! This was the very first Free Will Baptist meetinghouse built north and east of Gorham.
From Church to Factory and More
In the early 1900s, the building changed its purpose completely. It became a cheese factory! This is when the large garage entrance on the side was added.
Later in the 20th century, the building kept changing. It was used as a medical facility, a stable for animals, and even a place to store fur. Today, it serves as a garage for a home. This shows how old buildings can be reused and given new life over many years!
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