Calais, Maine is located just across the St. Croix river from the town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. It is a popular destination for cross-border shopping, and it is closely economically linked to the adjacent Charlotte County (New Brunswick). I visit this small city on a regular basis.
St. Anne's Episcopal ChurchThe church was established in 1852; this building was constructed the following year. It is representative of the Carpenter Gothic style. The architrect was James Renwick. | |
First Baptist Church
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Calais Free LibraryThis building was built in 1892. The architect was Arthur H. Vinal. More recent expansions have been made to the rear, so as to preserve the original appearance of the structure. |
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St. Croix No. 1 FirehouseBuilt in 1874, and recently restored, this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Eastern Maine Electric CompanyI especially like the details along the roof-line of the building on the left. The trees visible in the background are located across the river in New Brunswick. |
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Downtown #1This building is popularly called "Bank Corner". It was constructed before 1892. |
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Downtown #2
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Downtown #3This building was constructed before 1900. |
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Unidentified BuildingThis structure was presumably constructed for some commercial (or industrial) purpose. |
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House #1
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Building entrance detail
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Painted SignThe "Sarsparilla Building" was also constructed before 1900. |
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