National Register of Historic Places
Nickels-Sortwell House
Nickels-Sortwell House is a historic place in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000078.
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Nickels-Sortwell House
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About this place
What is Nickels-Sortwell House?
The Nickels-Sortwell House is a historic house museum at 121 Main Street in Wiscasset, Maine, United States. Built in 1807 by a wealthy ship's captain, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 as an exceptionally high-quality example of the Federal style of architecture. After serving as a hotel for much of the 19th century, the house returned to private hands in 1900. It was given to Historic New England in 1958, which gives tours of the house between May and October.
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Listing details
- Name
- Nickels-Sortwell House
- City
- Wiscasset
- County
- Lincoln County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- December 30, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000078
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 44.00296, -69.66560
When was Nickels-Sortwell House listed on the National Register?
Nickels-Sortwell House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.
Where is Nickels-Sortwell House located?
Nickels-Sortwell House is located in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine at approximately 44.00296, -69.66560. See the map above.
Is Nickels-Sortwell House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nickels-Sortwell House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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