Ellsworth in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
City Hall and The First Congregational Church
Ellsworth, Maine
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 17, 2024
1. City Hall and The First Congregational Church Marker
Ellsworth's City Hall was built in 1934-35, after the devastating 1933 fire destroyed the earlier seat of government and much of the downtown. Architect and area summer resident Edmund Gilchrist Jr. of Philadelphia designed both the City Hall building and a depiction of the State seal for the front pediment. The hand-carved wooden seal is 18 feet long and contains 13 pieces. The artist is unknown. The seal was extensively restored in 1999, including fresh gold leaf.
The First Congregational Church of Ellsworth was designed and built by master builder Thomas Lord of Blue Hill, Maine, on land donated by Col. Melatiah Jordan. This Greek Revival building, dedicated in 1846, is the second church built on this site. Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
La Mairie D'Ellsworth fut construite en 1934-35 après l'incendie dévastateur de 1933 qui détruisit le premier siège du gouvernement et une grande partie du centre-ville. L'architecte et estivant Edmund Gilchrist Jr de Philadelphie fit les plans de l'hôtel de ville et conçut une représentation du sceau de l'État pour le fronton. Un artiste inconnu sculpta en 13 parties le sceau en bois de 6 metres de long. Le sceau fut entièrement restauré et redoré à la feuille d'or en 1999. C'est au maître d'oeuvre Thomas Lord de Blue Hill, Maine, que
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Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 44° 32.543′ N, 68° 25.447′ W. Marker is in Ellsworth, Maine, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of State Street and City Hall Plaza, on the right when traveling north on State Street. Located in front of Ellsworth City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth ME 04605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Ellsworth (within shouting distance of this marker); Women in Business (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ellsworth Public Library and Peters Block (about 300 feet away); County Courthouse and Jail (about 300 feet away); Fire of 1933 (about 400 feet away); Main Street
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 17, 2024
2. City Hall and The First Congregational Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
