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

The George Wise Home / La demeure George Wise

Kennebunk, Maine

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

1. The George Wise Home / La demeure George Wise Marker

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This Second Empire style home with mansard roof was built for merchant George Wise in 1868 just three years after the Civil War ended. This home occupies the site which was previously owned by George's father, Captain Daniel Wise, who fought in the Revolutioanry War. When built in 1868, this home was hte first home in the village to have steam heat, which was installed at a cost of $1,000. Later it was operated as a guest house in the mid 1930s and called "The Willard." In 1956 it was purchased by the Bibber family to be operated as a funeral home.

Le négociant George Wise fait construire cette maison de style Second Empire avec un toit mansardé en 1868, trois ans après la fin de la Guerre de Sécesion. Elle occupe un site ayant appartenu à son père, le Capitaine Danuel Wise, qui combat dans la Guerre d'Indépendance. Lors de sa consruction en 1868, cette demeure est la première du village à posséder un chauffage central fonctionnant à la vapeur, installé pour $1 000. Dans les années 1930, la maison devient un auberge appelée « The Willard ». Puis, en 1956, la famille Bibber la transforme en maison

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funéraire et continue depuis cette date à gérer ce service.

Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 17.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Kennebunk, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 43° 22.934′ N, 70° 31.602′ W. Marker is in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Summer Street (Maine Route 9A/35) and Sea Road, on the right when traveling east on Summer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62 Summer 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. The James Hubbard Home / La demeure James Hubbard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boston & Maine R.R. Depot / La gare du Boston & Maine (about 700 feet away); Zion's Hill / Zion's Hill (La Colline Dorée) (approx. half a mile away); Park Street School / L'École Secondaire de Park Street (approx. half a mile away); The Wedding Cake House / La maison du 'Gâteau de Mariage' (approx. half a mile away); The Dr. Lemuel Richards Home / La Demeure Dr. Lemuel Richards

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

2. The George Wise Home / La demeure George Wise Marker

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Kennebunk, Maine (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1st Sgt. Christopher Coffin (approx. 0.6 miles 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 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.