The Salmon Falls East Historic District is made up of thirteen houses along Route 117 and Simpson Road on the east bank of the Saco River. The area was desirable for its access to water power and fertile farmland. The oldest house (c.1790) was built by Gibeon Elden, a farmer. Clapboard-sided with a symmetrical facade, multi-paned windows, and a central entry door framed by pilasters and an entablature, it is a good example of a Federal era house in a rural setting. The Came-Marshall House (pictured) dates from the early nineteenth century and replaced an earlier wood frame structure. Constructed of brick c.1805, it has a symmetrical facade with a central entry flanked by sidelights and topped by a fanlight window. The side gable roof has an internal chimney on either end. The remaining houses in the district were built between 1825 and 1850, many in the Greek Revival style, during which time small scale industries such as saw mills and tanneries flourished in the area. An economic decline after the 1850s limited any further development, allowing the district to retain its early nineteenth century village appearance.
Year Listed: 1987
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