A rare example of an early eighteenth-century house in Maine, the John Tarr House sits on the south side of the Saco River. It is a one story, side-gabled structure, originally clapboard sided. The facade faces the river and contains a central entry door with two windows on either side. Typical of the Cape form, it was built with a large center chimney (since removed). A side ell extends to the north and a secondary entrance is located on the south elevation. The most distinctive feature of the house is located on the interior, where two first floor rooms are fully paneled, including the ceiling, in hand-planed wainscoting. John Tarr acquired the land in 1728 and likely built the house soon after. The house is currently undergoing restoration.
Year Listed: 1980
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