Guy P. Gannett House
The Guy P. Gannett House is a historic house at 184 State Street in Augusta, Maine. Built in 1911 to a design by Boston architect Thomas Marriott James, it is the only significant example of Mediterranean Revival architecture in Kennebec County.Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Museum
- Description: house in Augusta, Maine
- Also known as: “First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House” and “Gannett House Museum”
- Address: 184 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Maine State House and Blaine House.
Maine State House
Government office
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The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, is the state capitol of the State of Maine. The building was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine. Maine State House is situated 620 feet southwest of Guy P. Gannett House.
Blaine House
Government office
Photo: Albany NY, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Blaine House, also known as the James G. Blaine House, is the official residence of the governor of Maine and their family. The executive mansion was officially declared the residence of the governor in 1919 with the name "Blaine House".
Maine State Museum
Museum
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The Maine State Museum is the official Maine government's museum and is located at 230 State Street, adjacent to the Maine State House, in Augusta. Its collections focus on the state's pre-history, history, and natural science. Maine State Museum is situated 1,200 feet southwest of Guy P. Gannett House.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hallowell and Farmingdale.
Hallowell
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Hallowell is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,570 at the 2020 census. Popular with tourists, Hallowell is noted for its culture and old architecture.
Farmingdale
Village
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Farmingdale is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,995 at the 2020 census. Farmingdale is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area. Farmingdale is situated 3½ miles south of Guy P. Gannett House.
Manchester
Village
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Manchester is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,456 at the 2020 census. The southern part of the town bordering Cobbosseecontee Lake is a popular recreation spot in central Maine, and part of the Winthrop Lakes Region. Manchester is situated 4 miles west of Guy P. Gannett House.
Guy P. Gannett House
- Categories: house, building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
44.30875° or 44° 18′ 32″ northLongitude
-69.78079° or 69° 46′ 51″ westOpen location code
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