The Norridgewock Historical Society

In 1995, work on the Museum started in earnest, with our Clean Up Days on May 24th, 31st, and June 7th. On May 29th, we erected our flag and flagpole. We opened our doors to the public on June 10th, 1995, with one of our first attractions – the display of the Charles H. Sawyer prints.

In 1994, the building was devised to Harold Obert. It was then sold, at  less than its value, to the Norridgewock Historical Society on November  28, 1994.

Doctor Brown’s daughter, Linnion Brown Rogerson, passed away at age 101.

Doctor Walter Brown and his family lived in the building, using it as a private residence. In 1883, the building was home to two doctors, Doctor Philip Lindsay and Doctor Justin Ames.

In 1864, the building was taken over by Hamlin F. Eaton and used as the  Eaton School for a year. Once the Eaton School was moved, the building  was still used for some classes, as well as a faculty home.

Our building was built, and intended to be a Female Academy. Doctor Amos  Townsend donated the land and $100 towards its erection, though once  construction was done the final cost was nearer to $1,000. After its use  as a Female Academy, the building sat vacant for about four years.