Tranquility Grange No. 344 facts for kids
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Tranquility Grange No. 344
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 1 mi. N. of jct. ME 52 and ME 173, Lincolnville Center, Maine |
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| Area | 1.8 acres (0.73 ha) |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000350 |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 2002 |
The Tranquility Grange No. 344 is a special old building in Lincolnville, Maine. It's a historic Grange hall, which is like a community center for farmers and their families. Built in 1908, this building has a cool, simple style called Craftsman. For over a hundred years, it has been a very important place for people in the community to meet, learn, and have fun. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 because of its history and unique style.
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About the Tranquility Grange Hall
The Tranquility Grange Hall is located on Maine State Route 52. It stands about one mile northeast of Lincolnville Center. The building is on a sloped piece of land. This means it looks like one story from the street. But it has a full basement that can be seen from the side and back.
What Does It Look Like?
The building has a hip roof. This roof style slopes inward from all sides. There's also a dormer window on the front. This dormer has its own small hip roof. The outside walls are covered with wooden shingles. The front of the building looks balanced and even. It has an entrance that is set back in the middle. On each side of the entrance, there are two windows grouped together. Each group of windows has a decorative top.
A Look Inside
When you go inside the main floor, you first enter a small area. This area has a place to hang coats. There is also a small kitchen near the front. The main part of the building is a large hall. This hall takes up most of the back space. It has a stage at one end. The floor is made of hardwood. The lower part of the walls has wooden panels. The upper walls and ceiling are covered with pressed tin.
The downstairs area has more rooms. There is a dining room, which is larger than the upstairs kitchen. There are also restrooms. You can get to the lower level in two ways. There are stairs next to the stage. You can also use a second entrance on the west side of the building.
Its History and Importance
The Grange hall was built in 1908. This was actually the third hall built by the Tranquility Grange group. The group started in 1898. Sadly, the first two halls were both destroyed by fire. This current building was built right where the second one used to be.
Since it was built, this building has been a central spot. It's where people in the rural community gather. It has hosted many social events. It was also the place for town meetings. These meetings happened here until the 1950s. The hall has always been a very important part of community life.
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