West Street Historic District, Bar Harbor

Name: West Street Historic District
Address: Bar Harbor, United States

#22 among attractions in Bar Harbor

Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture

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West Street Historic District, Bar Harbor

Facts and practical information

The West Street Historic District is a residential historic district just adjacent to the main village of Bar Harbor, Maine. Extending from Eden Street to Billings Avenue, it encompasses a well-preserved concentration of summer "cottages" built during Bar Harbor's heyday as a resort for the wealthy in the early 20th century. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Coordinates: 44°23'26"N, 68°12'36"W

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Bar Harbor United States

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West Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Agamont Park, Bar Harbor Historical Society, Criterion Theatre, 33 Ledgelawn Avenue.

~1460 ftE
Park
Agamont Park, Bar Harbor
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bar Harbor, Maine, Agamont Park offers a serene escape with picturesque views that embody the quaint charm of this coastal town. This well-maintained public park is a verdant oasis, perfect for tourists seeking a moment of tranquility or a...
~1970 ftS
History museum, Museum
Bar Harbor Historical Society, Bar Harbor
10 min walk • The Bar Harbor Historical Society is the principal historical society of Bar Harbor, Maine and Mount Desert Island. The society's museum is located in the La Rochelle mansion at 127 West Street in Bar Harbor, having moved from 33 Ledgelawn Avenue in early 2019.
~1060 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor
6 min walk • The Criterion Theatre is a historic performance space at 35 Cottage Street in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine. Built in 1932 when Bar Harbor's summer scene was at its height, it is one of only two Art Deco theaters in the state of Maine.
~1970 ftS
Church
33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor
10 min walk • 33 Ledgelawn Avenue is an historic building in Bar Harbor, Maine, formerly St. Edward's Convent. It is an architecturally distinguished building designed by local architect Milton Stratton and built in 1917 in the Jacobethan style.
0.7 miNW
44°23'41"N • 68°13'21"W
Dorr Museum of Natural History, Bar Harbor
18 min walk • Natural history museum, Museum
~1610 ftSE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory, Bar Harbor
8 min walk • Saint Saviour's Episcopal Church and Rectory is a historic church complex at 41 Mt. Desert Street in Bar Harbor, Maine. Built over several construction campaigns between 1877 and 1938, it is fine local example of an American Shingle Style church executed in stone and wood.
~1400 ftE
Museum
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor
7 min walk • The Abbe Museum is a museum with two locations in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Mount Desert Island. The museum is dedicated to exploring the history and culture of Maine's Native people, the Wabanaki.
~1630 ftSE
Library
Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor
8 min walk • Jesup Memorial Library is the public library of Bar Harbor, Maine. It is located in an architecturally distinguished Colonial Revival building at 34 Mount Desert Street in the town's main village.
~1460 ftE
44°23'23"N • 68°12'16"W
Acadia National Park Tours, Bar Harbor
8 min walk • Nature and wildlife tours, Bus tours, Park
0.6 miN
Island
Bar Island, Bar Harbor
15 min walk • Bar Island is a tidal island across from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States. The uninhabited island is mostly forested in pine and birch trees and the island is now part of Acadia National Park. There are walking trails on the island.
0.7 miSE
Tudor Revival architecture
John Innes Kane Cottage, Bar Harbor
18 min walk • The John Innes Kane Cottage, also known as Breakwater and Atlantique, is a historic summer estate house at 45 Hancock Street in Bar Harbor, Maine. Built in 1903-04 for John Innes Kane, a wealthy grandson of John Jacob Astor and designed by local architect Fred L.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor (6 min walk), Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor (7 min walk), Acadia National Park Tours, Bar Harbor (8 min walk), Agamont Park, Bar Harbor (8 min walk).