This single-story Cape Cod style house is thought to be the oldest in Damariscotta. The structure is a good representation of the types of homes European settlers would construct after the initial wave of settlement. The Chapman-Hall House is thought to have been built by Nathaniel Chapman, half-brother of Anthony Chapman who is believed to be the first permanent European settler in Damariscotta. Nathaniel, an established housewright, was persuaded to leave Ipswich, Massachusetts, to construct proper homes to replace the rudimentary structures first constructed. Eventually Nathaniel would come to own all the land on what is now Damariscotta's Main Street. Chapman's work remains visible on the interior as most of the heavy timber framing is exposed, including the ceiling beams which extend the full width of the building. The massive chimney holds four fireplaces and many of the original aspects of the house are still present or restored, including paneling, plaster walls, and built in cabinetry.
Year Listed: 1970
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