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The Parson Smith Homestead, South Windham, Maine

Collection Type

  • Books and periodicals

Date

1957

GUSN

GUSN-169930

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Description

The Parson Smith Homestead was built in 1764 in South Windham, Maine. Still standing today, it is a well-preserved example of fine colonial architecture looking out across cultivated fields onto local farmsteads and the Smith-Anderson Cemetery. Nellie D. Spiller takes a look at the history of the house and the Smith family.

Details

Additional Identification Number

Article ID 379

Collection Code

SC001

Collection Name

Old-Time New England

Reference Code

SC001.1957.048.170.003

Abstract

The Parson Smith Homestead was built in 1764 in South Windham, Maine. Still standing today, it is a well-preserved example of fine colonial architecture looking out across cultivated fields onto local farmsteads and the Smith-Anderson Cemetery. Nellie D. Spiller takes a look at the history of the house and the Smith family.

Date Notes

Volume 48, Number 170 (Fall, 1957)

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Record Details

Originator

Nellie D. Spiller (Author)

Publications Referencing This Collection

(1957). Old Time New England. Boston, Mass.: Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.

Description Level

Item

Place of Publication

Boston, Mass.

Publisher

Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities

Publisher Series

Old Time New England

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