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Maine

A.O. Noyes Residence and Drugstore, Norway Maine.  Albumin stereopticon card, c. 1870,  Private collection 

Maine Statewide And Regional Organizations

Select Maine Counties, Cities And Towns

androsAndroscoggin County

Cumberland County

Kennebec County

Penobscot
​​Bangor

Piscataquis County

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Maine Statewide And Regional Organizations

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The Maine Historic Preservation Commission

Established through a legislative act in 1971, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission is an independent agency within the Executive branch of state government that functions as the State Historic Preservation Office. Its Director is the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The Commission is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection of Maine’s significant cultural resources as directed by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Capt. Isaac Gage House
55 Capitol Street
65 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0065,
Phone (207) 287-2132.
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The Maine state historic preservation officer (SHPO)

The Maine Historic Preservation Commission includes the office of the Maine State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).
​Established through a legislative act in 1971, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission is an independent agency within the Executive branch of state government that functions as the State Historic Preservation Office. Its Director is the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The Commission is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection of Maine’s significant cultural resources as directed by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Maine Historic Preservation Commission
Capt. Isaac Gage House
55 Capitol Street
65 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0065,
Phone (207) 287-2132.
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Belvedere Historic Preservation Fund

Background:
The Belvedere Historic Preservation Fund, in partnership with Maine Historic Preservation Commission’s New Century Grant Program, is offering grants to support the preservation or restoration of historic buildings statewide. For more information, click here.

Priorities:
The grant program focuses on the preservation and reuse of historic buildings that serve as civic, cultural, or economic hubs for communities. Grants will primarily be focused on capital projects. The committee will consider the following criteria:
  • The property’s historical significance at the local, state, or national level
  • Extent to which the property is threatened
  • The organizational readiness of the applicant to accomplish the proposed work and the likelihood of the project’s completion within a year.

Ellsworth Office:
​Belvedere Historic Preservation Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-9735
(207) 667-0447 (fax)
Toll-free (877) 700-6800
Email: [email protected]

Portland Office:
Belvedere Historic Preservation Fund​
Maine Community Foundation
1 Monument Way, Suite 200
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 761-2440
(207) 773-8832 (fax)
Toll-free (877) 700-6800
Email: [email protected]
Map and Directions

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Maine Preservation

Maine Preservation, founded in 1972, is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-based statewide historic preservation organization.

Our Mission is to promote and preserve historic places, buildings, downtowns and neighborhoods, strengthening the cultural and economic vitality of Maine communities.

We envision a Maine where vibrant, active communities value and sustain their historic character.
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Maine Preservation
Address: 233 Main St, Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone:(207) 847-3577
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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​Maine Community Foundation

Maine's 'Quality of Place' speaks to Maine's rural character, its historic downtowns and unspoiled landscapes.  Inspired by the 2006 report Charting Maine's Future: An Action Plan for Promoting Sustainable Prosperity and Quality Place, MaineCF's commitment to this concept is tied to this community-building mission.

Maine's downtowns are central to the economic, cultural, and civic fabrics of our communities.  Downtowns attract and serve residents and visitors seeking a mix of amenities, cultural enrichment and a sense of community.  Historic buildings often act as hubs for these activities and, and, in many cases, add to a community's aesthetic backdrop through their architectural and Historical significance.

MaineCF supports historic preservation and downtown revitalization by working with two statewide organizations:
  • The foundation partners with Maine Historic Preservation Commission to make capital grants to historic preservation projects, primarily in Downeast Maine, with funds made available through a generous bequest from a MaineCF donor who was committed to historic preservation.
  • In partnership with Maine Preservation, the foundation supports a new circuit rider program called Partners in the Field, which will help build community and nonprofit capacity to undertake historic preservation projects by providing on-the-ground training and technical expertise to community groups developing preservation plans.
Portland Office:
Maine Community Foundation                                                
1 Monument Way, Suite 200
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 761-2440
(207) 773-8832 (fax)
Toll-free (877) 700-6800
Email: [email protected]

Ellsworth Office:
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-9735
(207) 667-0447 (fax)
Toll-free (877) 700-6800
Email: [email protected]                                                           
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The Maine Downtown Center

The Maine Downtown Center's core program is Main Street, which is a proven Four-Point Approach® to downtown revitalization developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1980 and is currently used in 44 states in over 2,200 communities. Currently, 10 communities have achieved and maintained Main Street Maine designation: Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford, Brunswick, Gardiner, Rockland, Saco, Skowhegan, and Waterville.

As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach® is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize their districts by leveraging local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.

Organization
involves getting everyone working toward the same goal and assembling the appropriate human and financial resources to implement a Main Street revitalization program. 

Promotion
sells a positive image of the commercial district and encourages consumers and investors to live, work, shop, play and invest in the Main Street district.

Design
means getting Main Street into top physical shape. Capitalizing on its best assets — such as historic buildings and pedestrian-oriented streets — is just part of the story. An inviting atmosphere, created through attractive window displays, parking areas, building improvements, street furniture, signs, sidewalks, street lights, and landscaping, conveys a positive visual message about the commercial district and what it has to offer. 

Economic Restructuring
strengthens a community's existing economic assets while expanding and diversifying its economic base. 

Maine Development Foundation
295 Water Street, Suite 5
Augusta, Maine  04330
Telephone: (207) 622-6345 
Fax: (207) 622-6346
Email: [email protected]
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Select Maine Counties, Cities and towns

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Androscoggin County

Verify no preservation activities

Androscoggin County
Commissioners' Office
 Turner St. Unit 2
Auburn, ME 04210
207-753-2500

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY historical society

Our Mission Statement:
The purposes of the Society shall be: the discovery, preservation, and dissemination 
of knowledge about the history of Androscoggin County and the State of Maine. 

Court Street
County Building
Auburn, Maine 04210-5978 
Telephone: 207-784-0586
[email protected]
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Lewiston

Lewiston Historic Preservation Review Board

The Historic Preservation Review Board works with city staff to preserve, protect and enhance buildings and areas which represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of the city’s architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic and political history. To work to safeguard the city’s historic and cultural heritage, and to provide procedures for local review of changes to significant structures and of new construction, reconstruction, building alternation and demolition within designated historic districts. All members should have knowledge and experience in the architectural, archeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic or political history of Lewiston. Department of Planning and Code Enforcement support provided by the Planning Director.

Lewiston Historic Preservation Review Board
27 Pine Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Ph: (207) 513-3000
TTY/TDD: (207) 513-3007
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Cumberland County

Verify no county preservation activities
​207-871-8389
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Portland

Portland, Historic Preservation Board

A walk or drive through any of Portland’s eight historic districts reveals dramatic changes, as more and more of the City’s traditional building stock has been rehabilitated according to historic preservation standards...

The Historic Preservation Board has jurisdiction to review and approve applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations, site improvements and new construction affecting Portland’s designated landmarks, buildings and sites within historic districts and historic landscape districts. The board also makes recommendations to the Planning Board and City Council concerning amendments to the historic preservation ordinance and the designation of additional landmarks, historic districts, and historic landscape districts.
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Historic Preservation Board
Portland, Maine
389 Congress St.
Fourth Floor
Portland, ME 04101
Ph: 207-874-8726

Greater Portland Landmarks

Greater Portland Landmarks Preserves And Revitalizes The Architectural Fabric, History, And Character Of Greater Portland – Renewing Our Neighborhoods, Spurring Economic Development And Keeping Portland One Of The Most Livable Cities In America.

This is an organization that assists preservationists across the greater Portland area.

Greater Portland Landmarks
​93 High Street 
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-774-5561
Fax: 207-774-2509
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.portlandlandmarks.org
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Kennebec County 

Verify no county involvement in preservation
125 State Street, 2nd Floor
Augusta, ME 04330

Phone: (207) 622 - 0971
Fax: (207) 622 - 4083

Kennebec Historical Society

Established in 1891, the Society has a growing collection of manuscripts, photographs and ephemera about people and places in Kennebec County that are not available in other archives.  Research and meeting facilities at 107 Winthrop Street, Augusta, include reading areas and online access to our database and the internet.  Volunteers perform the entire work of the Society and support comes from private funds.  ​

Kennebec Historical Society
07 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04332-5582
Phone/Fax: (207) 622-7718
Mailing Address: PO Box 5582
Augusta, Maine 04332-5582​
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Augusta

Augusta Historic Preservation Commission



Historic Preservation Commission
Deputy Development Services Director
City of Augusta
City Center Plaza
16 Cony Street
Augusta, ME  04330
(207) 626-2336
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Gardiner

City of Gardiner Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is established and charged by Title 31, Chapter 12 of the Gardiner City Code with the responsibility of reviewing development proposals within the City's Historic District
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Historic Preservation Commission
Gardiner City Hall
6 Church Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 582-4200
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Waterville

Waterville Historical Society

The Redington Museum is owned and operated by the Waterville Historical Society in Waterville, Maine. It is made up of members from the community and away.  The Historical Society is proud to maintain and preserve the history of this great city.

​Waterville Historical Society 
62 Silver Street Unit B
Waterville, ME 04901
phone: 207-872-9439
​email: [email protected]
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Penobscot County

Verify no preservation activities
​97 HAMMOND STREET, BANGOR, ME 04401 • 207.942.8535
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Bangor

City of bangor historic district commission

The Historic Preservation Commission convenes when necessary to:
  • Review all new construction within its jurisdiction to determine if locally listed prehistoric or historic archaeological sites will be affected;
  • Review all proposed National Register nominations for properties within its jurisdiction;
  • Conduct or cause to be conducted a continuing survey of cultural resources in the community according to the guidelines established by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission;
  • Act in an advisory role to other officials and departments of the City regarding the protection of local cultural resources;
  • Act as a liaison on behalf of the City to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation, and;
  • Work toward the continuing education of citizens within the Commission’s jurisdiction regarding preservation issues and concerns.

Historic District Commission
Bangor City Hall
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207.992.4200

the Bangor Historical Society

the Bangor Historical Society
​Preserving, Protecting and Sharing Bangor’s History since 1864.
​Bangor, Maine, has a powerful past filled with heartwarming stories, commanding personalities and influential events that shaped the Queen City as we know it.

The Bangor Historical Society
​159 Union Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
(207) 942-1900
[email protected]
Ornate and handsome Second Empire style house with attached barn.  Acquired from a Boothby, Maine, dealer.  Large format Glass negative, circa 1890.  Private collection.
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Piscataquis County


Verify no preservation involvement
​Piscataquis County Commissioners
163 E. Main St.
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
​ (207-564-6500) 
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Dover-Foxcroft ​

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society 

The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society really goes above & beyond duty bringing the history & heritage alive again.

The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society operates a museum that is housed in the Observer Building, a structure that began as a tenement in 1854 and later housed the Piscataquis Observerweekly newspaper.

Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society 
Address: 
128 Union Sq,
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Phone:(207) 564-7137