Kennebunk in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

The Ross Block and The Kennebunk Inn / Le Bâtiment Ross et l'Auberge de Kennebunk

Kennebunk, Maine

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The Ross Block and The Kennebunk Inn / Le Bâtiment Ross et l'Auberge de Kennebunk Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021

1. The Ross Block and The Kennebunk Inn / Le Bâtiment Ross et l'Auberge de Kennebunk Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This brick building was built by Dr. Frank Ross in 1885 following destructive fires which destroyed the two previous wooden buildings that stood here. This brick building, originally only two stories tall, initially housed Dr. Ross’s office and pharmacy. It has housed various businesses over the years including a post office, barber shop, printing establishment, drug store with soda counter and a hardware store.

Dr. Frank Ross resided in the home directly across Grove Street in what is now the Kennebunk Inn. The inn was built as a private home circa 1799 by Benjamin Smith. It was later purchased and converted into a tavern in 1928.

Le Dr. Frank Ross construit ce bâtiment en briques après la destruction par deux incendies consécutifs des deux précédentes structures en bois. Ce bâtiment de briques ne possède à l’origine que deux étages et abrite d’abord le cabinet et la pharmacie du Dr. Ross. Au fils des années, il abrite divers commerces dont un bureau de poste, un salon de coiffure, une imprimerie, une pharmacie avec buvette et une quincaillerie.

Le Dr. Frank Ross loge

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dans la maison d’en face, dans Grove Street, là où se trouve aujourd’hui la Kennebunk Inn. À l’origine, cette auberge est une maison particulière construite ver 1799 par Benjamin Smith. Elle est achetée et convertie en taverne en 1928.

Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Kennebunk, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 43° 23.16′ N, 70° 32.445′ W. Marker is in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 1) and Wells Court, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Main St, Kennebunk ME 04043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waterhouse Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lafayette Center / Le Centre Lafayette (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennebunk, Maine (about 400 feet away); The Bourne Mansion / La Résidence Bourne (about 400 feet away); Kennebunk Rotary Club (about 500 feet away); The Mousam River / Le Fleuve Mousam

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021

2. The Ross Block and The Kennebunk Inn / Le Bâtiment Ross et l'Auberge de Kennebunk Marker

(about 500 feet away); The Horace Porter Home / La Maison d'Horace Porter (about 500 feet away); The Storer Residence / La Résidence Storer (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennebunk.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.