The Birches
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Birches
The Birches was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 27, 1996. The Register lists it for its architecture, commerce and recreation, at the local level. It describes its style as Bungalow, as it does for 13 other Maine listings. The listing covers 1.3 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Belgrade Lakes, Maine. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 94 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Off E side of Foster Ln., .15 miles south of jct. with ME 27, in Belgrade, ME · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Chandler StoreGreek Revival · Built 1838 · 0.4 mi on
Memories of The Birches
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about The Birches
Is The Birches on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 27, 1996 (Register number 96001036).
Is The Birches a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Halifax, 12.7 miles away.
Can you visit The Birches?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Birches?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 94 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 88686407 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.