This article attempts to list the oldest buildings in the state of
Maine
Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...
in the United States of America, including the oldest houses in Maine and any other surviving structures from the
First Period
First Period is an American architecture style in the time period between approximately 1626 and 1725, used by British colonists during the earliest English settlements in United States, particularly in Massachusetts and Virginia and later in ...
or oldest buildings of their type in Maine. Some dates are approximate and based on architectural studies and historical records, other dates are based on
dendrochronology
Dendrochronology (or tree-ring dating) is the scientific method of dating tree rings (also called growth rings) to the exact year they were formed. As well as dating them, this can give data for dendroclimatology, the study of climate and atmos ...
. All entries should include citation with reference to: architectural features; a report by an architectural historian; dendrochronology; or other secondary source.
Verified through dendrochronology or architectural surveys
Currently unverified estimates
See also
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List of the oldest buildings in the United States
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Timeline of architectural styles
This timeline shows the periods of various architectural styles in a graphical fashion.
6000 BC–present
*8000 years – the last 1000 years (fine grid) is expanded in the timeline below
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Maine
Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...
Oldest buildings