Old Orchard Beach in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Staples Inn
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
— The Museum in the Streets —
Photographed By Doran Howitt, August 23, 2022
1. Staples Inn Marker
The original Staples Inn was erected circa 1730. It was acquired by Elisha Staples in the 1790's. His grandson, Ebenezer C. Staples, opened the farmhouse to visitors circa 1840, and is believed to be the first person in town to take in boarders.
Prior to the mid-1850's most people traveled to town by stage coach or horse & buggy. In 1852, the Grand Trunk Railroad came to Portland from Montreal, increasing visitors to Old Orchard Beach and the Staples Inn. In 1860, a large ell was added to the Inn and named the "Old Orchard House". The ell went up in flames in 1875, leaving the original building unscathed.
In 1997, the Inn was fully restored by owner, Steve Cecchetti. It was re-opened in July of 2000 and is the oldest Inn in the State of Maine.
Erected 2022. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 43° 31.078′ N, 70° 22.663′ W. Marker is in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Portland Avenue and Imperial Street, on the right when traveling south on Portland Avenue. Located in front of what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Josephine Goss Home / Harmon Museum / Maison Josephine Goss / Musée Harmon (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Father Bob" (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Spirit of St. Louis" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Runway to Glory" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Orchard World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salvation Army Camp Meeting Grounds (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Orchard Beach.
Photographed By Doran Howitt, August 23, 2022
2. Staples Inn Marker
Photographed By Doran Howitt, August 23, 2022
3. Old Orchard Beach Inn, formerly Staples Inn
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
