Benjamin Cleaves House, Bridgton

Name: Benjamin Cleaves House
Address: Bridgton, United States

#12 among attractions in Bridgton

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The Benjamin Cleaves House is a historic house on South High Street in Bridgton, Maine, United States. Built in 1828, it is a well-preserved late example of Federal period architecture, and is most notable for the murals drawn on its walls, probably by the itinerant artist Rufus Porter. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. ()

Built: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 44°2'23"N, 70°42'39"W

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Bridgton United States

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Benjamin Cleaves House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magic Lantern, Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton Books, William F. Perry House.

1 miN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Magic Lantern, Bridgton
26 min walk • The Magic Lantern is a movie theater in Bridgton, Maine, United States. It was demolished due to a sinkhole located on-site. The theater reopened at its new location on February 8, 2008.
1.2 miN
History museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton
32 min walk • The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity is located in Bridgton, Maine. It is dedicated to the life and works of Rufus Porter. The museum is located on Main Street in two historic buildings and is open seasonally or by appointment.
1 miN
Shopping, Library
Bridgton Books, Bridgton
26 min walk • The Bridgton Public Library, formerly the Dalton Holmes Davis Memorial Library, is the public library of Bridgton, Maine. It is located at 1 Church Street, in an architecturally distinguished Classical Revival building designed by Harry S.
1.1 miN
Nightlife
William F. Perry House, Bridgton
27 min walk • The William Fenderson Perry House is an historic house at 32 Main Street in Bridgton, Maine, United States. Built in 1870 and extensively remodeled in 1874, it is a fine example of transitional Italianate-Second Empire architecture, and was owned for many years by Bridgton's most prominent businessman, mill owner William F.
1.1 miSE
44°1'43"N • 70°41'41"W
Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre, Bridgton
29 min walk • Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
1 miN
44°3'16"N • 70°42'27"W
Main Street Mercantile, Bridgton
27 min walk • Shopping, Street

Benjamin Cleaves House, Bridgton

Facts and practical information

Benjamin Cleaves House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Magic Lantern, Bridgton

Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton

Bridgton Books, Bridgton

William F. Perry House, Bridgton

Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre, Bridgton

Main Street Mercantile, Bridgton