Crescent Lodge, Cumberland County, 1931 - 1968

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Criterion A: Social History Local Significance

Crescent Lodge in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, Maine is a former one-room schoolhouse that has functioned as a social clubhouse since 1931. The simple Greek Revival style building is significant under Criterion A Social History for its association with the Ladies' Union and other Cape Elizabeth organizations and clubs. The Ladies' Union was created in the late 1800s to provide aid to local individuals, institutions and associations. After acquiring the former school in 1931, the Ladies' Union held their meetings in the lodge and rented or loaned the space to other social clubs or individuals. Located in the southern portion of town within a half mile of the ocean, the property is locally significant with a period of significance from 1931 to 1968. Significance begins when the Ladies' Union began using the building and ends fifty years before the present. The Ladies' Union and other organizations have continued activities in the building to the present date. The building retains all aspects of integrity to the period of use by the Ladies' Union. The building does not retain integrity to the earlier period of educational use.