Captain Lord Mansion’s rich history continues as I record the changes made during the ownership of Charles P. Clark, wealthy railroad magnate and third generation owner of the estate. In 1898 Charles funded extensive renovations to the “Mansion”. The Friday, April 15, 1898 edition of the Eastern Star, a local newspaper of the period, reported [...]
We are honored that the Captain Lord Mansion for several years has received an “Environmental Leader Certification” from the State of Maine for our conservation efforts. We’ve had an extensive recycling program in effect at the inn for many years. We encourage guests to recycle bottles and cans, so we have placed small, blue recycling [...]
Last month I shared the beginning history of the Captain Lord Mansion. This is the second installment. We hope you enjoy the historical details. Please email me at innkeeper@captainlord.com if you have any questions regarding this history. 1815 – 1900 The Middle Years: The Mansion continued to be Phebe Lord’s home throughout her life. Widowed [...]
1776-1815; The Captain Lord Mansion, The Beginning: Fear gripped the entire New England coastline during the War of 1812. The British marched on Washington and loosened their anger at having lost the previous war with the colonies. They looted and burned. There was a British blockade of all commerce and meaningful threats to burn all [...]