Located on Main Street in Bucksport, the Jed Prouty Tavern and Inn is a three-story building overlooking the Penobscot River. It has a side-gabled roof and a one-story veranda that runs the entire length of the building. It has two entrances, both framed by sidelights and a transom. The oldest section of the building, the eastern end, was built by Asa Peabody and was only two stories with a hipped roof. In 1820 a man named Sparhawk opened a tavern and inn in the building and changed the roof to side-gabled. In 1850 Daniel Robinson bought the property and added the western end, third story, and Greek Revival-style details, such as corner pilasters. Its use as a tavern and inn was important because Bucksport served as a stopping point on a stage route between Bangor and Castine during the nineteenth century. The name Jed Prouty Tavern and Inn was not granted until the early twentieth century and taken from a popular play created by Bangor native, Richard Golden. The building remained an inn until the late twentieth century, and currently serves as an assisted living center.
Year Listed: 1986
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