Observer Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Observer Building
Observer Building, at 126 Union Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 26, 1998. It was among the first 3 of Dover-Foxcroft’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 268 other Maine listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 91 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
126 Union Sq., Dover-Foxcroft · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Observer Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Observer Building
Is Observer Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 26, 1998 (Register number 98000724).
Is Observer Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Observer Building?
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 Observer Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 91 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 88687121 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.