20th Annual Heirloom Appraisal Day
05.09.2008
Part "old home day", part "Antiques Roadshow", Yarmouth Historical Society has been presenting an annual appraisal event for 20 years! A top-notch...
Rufus Porter Museum Cultural Heritage Series 2008
05.09.2008
The Third annual Cultural Heritage Series is scheduled for July 8 - 12, 2008 in Bridgton, Maine. The series is highlighted by a 3-day class Rufus...
Cabinet of Curiosities: The Museum, Science Collections, and You
05.09.2008
This exhibit, curated by the museum’s co-chief scientists, Paula Work and David Work, shows the many facets of the museum’s science...
Journeys West: The David and Peggy Rockefeller American Indian Art Collection
05.09.2008
This exhibition features Pueblo paintings, Navajo blankets and silverwork, embroidered Dakota leatherwork, Nez Perce weavings, basketry from...
Journeys West: The David and Peggy Rockefeller American Indian Art Collection
05.09.2008
This exhibition features Pueblo paintings, Navajo blankets and silverwork, embroidered Dakota leatherwork, Nez Perce weavings, basketry from...
Recent Acquisitions & Contemporary Works from the Permanent Collection
05.09.2008
Among the recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection are works by Joanne Baldinger, Jeffrey Becton, Bob Brooks, Rudy Burckhardt, David...
Recent Acquisitions & Contemporary Works from the Permanent Collection
05.09.2008
Among the recent additions to the museum’s permanent collection are works by Joanne Baldinger, Jeffrey Becton, Bob Brooks, Rudy Burckhardt, David...
Progressive Gourmet Dinner
05.09.2008
Weekend inclueds tours of three historic Freeport B&B's and the entree catered by the Azure Cafe'.
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Reader Comments:
compared to a lot of homes in the down east area the old home was a castle. I believe the old home should of been restored.
The old home is indigenous architecture in Maine. The new home fails to address the vernacular architecture that is Maine! Nice thought, but disappointing product.
In preference I always like an older home however, if the home did not have reasonable historic significance then I can't say I have any objection to the rebuild.
Unfortunately, there is plenty of evidence to show that in the realm of the spiritual, changing the facade or structure does not eliminate spiritual activity. While it has been theorized that spirits are attracted to that which was or remains familiar, it is also believed they are equally drawn to "place" and can react or adapt to change just as we can and do.
Perhaps in this case they will simply see the change as a sign to move on.
Good Luck
Don
The new house looks just like so many nouveau victorians here in Utah. No Maine character; just more from the catalog. The old home looked more interesting to me!