East Machias Walk of Historic Places: The Changing Use of Community Spaces

with Erica Famous from Friends of the First Congregational Church of East Machias

Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 AM

Estimated duration: One hour

The East Machias Historical District was the first historical district in Washington County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, on April 11, 1973, and includes sections of Cutler Road (formerly High Street), Water Street, and Route 1 (formerly Bridge Street). Buildings and land may be used for many different purposes that often change over time to meet the evolving needs of a community. While honoring the past, sometimes older buildings must expand or change their purpose from that for which they were built to be preserved for future use. During this Jane’s Walk, let’s consider how the historic buildings in the East Machias Historical District have changed or expanded their use over time.

Accessibility:

The first section of the walk along Cutler Road has sidewalks; however they may be uneven in places. The remainder of the walk will occur along the side of the road on the gravel shoulder.

Starting point:

In front of the First Congregational Church of East Machias; parking on the street due to construction.

Ending point: Mill Memorial Park, Water Street, East Machias

For questions about this walk, please email janeswalkme@gmail.com