Contributed by Lubec Historical Society
Description
The Golden Ball tavern building at 4 School Street and the corner of Pleasant Street is considered to be one of the earliest business structures in Lubec village. Long owned in the 20th Century by the Corey family, it was built by Nehemiah Small (born 1751-52) who is said to have operated a tap room in the brick basement, surely a popular destination for the craggy rough-hewn 18th Century men just landed from months on the sea.
According to a Quoddy Tides newspaper article on November 28, 1975, coincident with the time of this photo, said cellar then housed Mrs. Russell (Faye) Clark’s antique shop. The sign on the lit side of the building is unreadable but appears to be the carved wooden style of Mike Sweeney, then owner of a sign shop at 52 Water Street.
About This Item
- Title: Golden Ball Tavern site, Lubec, 1975, 1975
- Creator: Philip Morrison
- Creation Date: 1975
- Subject Date: 1975
- Location: Lubec, Washington County, ME
- Media: Kodachrome slide
- Dimensions: 2.4 cm x 3.5 cm
- Local Code: 573 jpg
- Object Type: Image
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- Hotels--Maine--Lubec
- Taverns (Inns)--Maine--Lubec
- Dwellings--Maine--Lubec
- Buildings--Maine--Lubec
- Stores & shops--Maine--Lubec
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Lubec Historical Society135 Main Street, Lubec, ME 04652
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