Set on a rise above the Stroudwater River, the George Tate House is two-story Georgian-style structure. It is clad in unfinished clapboards and has a massive center chimney. The facade is symmetrical and a one-story ell extends off the east elevation. The centered entry door is framed by heavy pilasters supporting a pediment. The windows are made up of multiple small panes. The house's most unique feature is its roof: the gambrel form is recessed in front at the break in pitch and three small windows allow light into the attic behind them. Once a common feature in northern New England buildings, the only other known surviving example in Maine of this roof form is the Burnham Tavern in Machias. The interior features high-quality Georgian carved paneling, believed to have been brought over from England. The house was built for George Tate, Mast Agent for the Royal Navy. The mast trade eventually came to symbolize the tyranny of the Crown and, similar to the tax of tea, contributed to Colonial unrest. The house is a National Historic Landmark and a contributing resource to the Stroudwater Historic District. The building is open seasonally as a house museum.
Year Listed: 1970
National Historic Landmark Designated: 1971
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