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Caleb R. Ayer House
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National Register of Historic Places

Caleb R. Ayer House

Listed as “Ayer, Caleb R., House” · Also known as Ayer-Swasey House

On the National Register since 200224 years
Mid-19th CenturyListed 2002Cornish

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Caleb R. Ayer House

Caleb R. Ayer House, at 7 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 31, 2002. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 34 other Maine listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house in Maine, United States. 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 · 95 MB · National Archives↗
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7 Main St., Cornish · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Mid-19th Century style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.

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Questions about Caleb R. Ayer House

Is Caleb R. Ayer House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 31, 2002 (Register number 02001270).

Is Caleb R. Ayer House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joy Farm, 20.5 miles away.

Can you visit Caleb R. Ayer House?

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 Caleb R. Ayer House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 95 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 88687619 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.