Scarborough in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Danish Village Archway
Danish Village
— Scarborough, Maine —
This arch is all that remains of a Scarborough landmark business called The Danish Village. It was a first-class motel and restaurant built by Portland businessman Henry Rines. The 100-unit complex was probably the finest set of buildings ever erected in the State of Maine built on a theme. Architect Peter Holdensen designed the Danish Village to reflect the architecture in Ribe, a village in his native homeland of Denmark. The Danish Village was located on the southerly side of U.S. Route One near Southgate Road. The complex opened in 1930; the buildings either burned or were demolished and the archway was oved to Memorial Parked for preservation when the original site was redeveloped.
The Archway
The archway as it stood in the village between 1930 until its transfer to this spot in Memorial Park in October 2015.
Erected by Scarborough Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2015.
Location. 43° 35.402′ N, 70° 20.627′ W. Marker is in Scarborough, Maine, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Sawyer Road, 0.1 miles south of Durant Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War (a few steps from this marker); J.B. McConnell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Durant Drive (about 500 feet away); Robert Wentworth Scamman (about 600 feet away); Maj. Robert Biss (about 800 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Maj. Charles Greene, Jr. (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scarborough.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
