National Register of Historic Places
Olson House
Olson House is a historic place in South Cushing, Knox County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1995, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 93001114.
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Olson House
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About this place
What is Olson House?
Olson House is a 14-room Colonial farmhouse in Cushing, Maine. The house was made famous by its depiction in Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World. The house and its occupants, Christina and Alvaro Olson, were depicted in numerous paintings and sketches by Wyeth from 1939 to 1968. The house was designated as a National Historic Landmark in June 2011. The Farnsworth Art Museum owns the house; it is open to the public.
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Listing details
- Name
- Olson House
- City
- South Cushing
- County
- Knox County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- August 31, 1995
- NRIS reference number
- 93001114
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 43.98178, -69.26862
When was Olson House listed on the National Register?
Olson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1995.
Where is Olson House located?
Olson House is located in South Cushing, Knox County, Maine at approximately 43.98178, -69.26862. See the map above.
Is Olson House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Olson House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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