Old Tavern

The Old Tavern is a historic travelers' accommodation located at the intersection of Maine State Route 188 and Long Ridge Road in Burlington, Maine, United States. Built in 1844 by Amzi Libby, a native of Limerick, Maine, it predominantly catered to lumbermen working on logging drives in the region, particularly those working further up the Passadumkeag River in the Nicatous Lake area. The tavern is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, five bays wide, with a side-gable roof, twin end chimneys, and clapboard siding. It is oriented facing west toward the southern leg of Route 188, with a hip-roof porch extending across its front facade, supported by turned posts with decorative brackets. The main entrance, a 20th-century replacement, is flanked by sidelight windows and pilasters. Jeremiah Page, its second owner, was prominent in local civic affairs, serving as selectman, town clerk, and justice of the peace. After the logging drives ended, the tavern became a stopping point for sport hunters and fishermen. The building was acquired in 1984 by the Stewart M. Lord Memorial Historical Society, which has restored the building and uses it as a local history museum. Among the items on display is the tavern's guest log. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

The Old Tavern was built in 1844 by Amzi Libby, a native of Limerick, Maine. It predominantly catered to lumbermen working on logging drives in the region, particularly those working further up the Passadumkeag River in the Nicatous Lake area. Jeremiah Page, its second owner, was prominent in local civic affairs, serving as selectman, town clerk, and justice of the peace. After the logging drives ended, the tavern became a stopping point for sport hunters and fishermen. The building was acquired in 1984 by the Stewart M. Lord Memorial Historical Society, which has restored the building and uses it as a local history museum. Among the items on display is the tavern's guest log. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

• 1986

  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• 1984

  Acquired by the Stewart M. Lord Memorial Historical Society

• 1844

  Built by Amzi Libby

Historic travelers' accommodation and local history museum

• Historic tavern accommodation

• Local history museum

1. 1Old Tavernwikidata.org
2. 2Old Tavern (Burlington, Maine)en.wikipedia.org