Near Townsend Avenue at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south.
This photo is from 1885, four years before Boothbay Harbor was incorporated. On the far left is the Lewis Block, a large wooden structure now housing Pier One Pizza. Arriving at Lewis' wharf is the steamer Wiwurna, which ran regularly between Bath . . . — — Map (db m259061) HM
On Townsend Avenue at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north on Townsend Avenue.
Luther Maddocks is credited with the idea of building a footbridge across the harbor in the late 1800s. The townspeople approved a warrant to build the bridge in 1901 with a fifteen-year bond issue of $1,500. Maddocks was the contractor, supplying . . . — — Map (db m259058) HM
Near Townsend Avenue east of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south.
William Foster built the bridge house and wharf in 1902 after the town gave him a permit to connect it to the footbridge. The next year, selectman Cyrus Tupper investigated Foster, supposedly a fish dealer, and his use of the building. Tupper . . . — — Map (db m259059) HM
On Commercial Street south of Greenleaf Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Home to keepers and their families from 1892 to 1974, these islands are now a community restoration project, rebuilding the most visible symbol of our maritime heritage and dependence on the sea. Future site for learning about the environment, . . . — — Map (db m259042) HM
On Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
By the late 1800s, local fishermen were pulling huge catches of sardines from the sea and the processing and preserving of the fish became an important industry in the town. Dave and Mabry Greenlaw moved from Eastport and established a smokehouse on . . . — — Map (db m259106) HM
On Oak Street at McKown Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Street.
The Chapman Reed house lawn has been a town gathering place since around 1823 and the tradition continues to this day. Individuals and groups, such as the ladies of the local Art Colony Mandolin and Guitar Club, have often used the space to hold . . . — — Map (db m259021) HM
On Atlantic Avenue at Bay Street, on the left when traveling south on Atlantic Avenue.
By the 1880s, summer residents and tourists to Boothbay had been steadily increasing for more than a decade. Waterfront property had doubled in value and many residents were selling to land developers. Investors formed the Boothbay Land Company in . . . — — Map (db m259097) HM
On Atlantic Avenue north of Bay Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1891, Pal Pierce established a cool and wood business on the current site of the Ocean side Golf Resort, going into partnership with Herman Hartung in 1900. Local resident Lester Maddocks recalled, "Coal was brought in by barge; when a coal . . . — — Map (db m259087) HM
On Oak Street at Howard Street, on the left when traveling south on Oak Street.
In the mid-1800s, well-to-do men commonly spread their money among different types of businesses. An ambitious black- smith named John Weymouth was not only a respected shipbuilder, but also one of the town's earliest hoteliers. Acquiring some land . . . — — Map (db m259029) HM
On Townsend Avenue at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north on Townsend Avenue.
Automobiles were still rare on Townsend Avenue on Memorial Day in 1912, although the danger they pose to pedestrians and horse-drawn traffic is recognized by the sign on the post warning them to "go slow." Behind the sign is the bank building, . . . — — Map (db m259032) HM
On Commercial Street at Boothbay House Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Commercial Street.
The harbor water of Boothbay were traveled by Native Americans long before the establishment of a permanent European settlement here circa 1730. Since then, a multitude of diverse ships and boats have come to Boothbay to take on cargo or . . . — — Map (db m259046) HM
On Commercial Street at Boothbay House Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Commercial Street.
Boothbay House was the oldest among Boothbay Harbor's hotels, dating to the late 18th century. In this view, the steps lead from the spacious front porch toward Commercial Street. In addition to the three-story main building, there were also two . . . — — Map (db m259037) HM
On Oak Street at Howard Street, on the left when traveling south on Oak Street.
The Leader of the first permanent European settlement established in 1730 in Boothbay was Samuel McCobb. His son, William McCobb, was an important businessman and government official for well over 50 years. "Squire" William's holdings included an . . . — — Map (db m259024) HM
On Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Harbor's east-side cold storage plant, known as the "Freezer," was built here in 1919 on the site of an earlier sardine cannery. The five-story main building measured 100 feet by 65 feet. By 1925, it was a fully operational cold storage facility . . . — — Map (db m259102) HM
On Atlantic Avenue north of Lobster Cove Road, on the right when traveling north.
Before 1917, local Catholics celebrated mass in various halls, including the Opera House, and even in private homes. The foundation for this church was laid in 1916 and, year later, the first services were held inside. Although only twelve Catholic . . . — — Map (db m259099) HM
On Oak Street at McKown Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Street.
The square where Townsend Avenue (originally Center Street) and Oak, Commercial, and McKown Streets meet has long been a commercial hub of the town. The first photo looks up Oak Street, circa 1890. On the left is the Izzy Reed millinery shop, now . . . — — Map (db m259023) HM
On McKown Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on McKown Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of Boothbay Harbor who served their country in all wars and conflicts
Erected 1953
Re-dedicated July 4, 1991 — — Map (db m259030) WM
On Commercial Street near Boothbay House Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Maine Trading Post, the barn-like building now housing
Kaler's restaurant, was built in 1908 as Sherman's Livery Stable. The small windows along the lower side of the building mark some of the 70 horse stalls. There were horses for rent, often . . . — — Map (db m259040) HM
