39 Main Street building is located on the east side of main street. It is part of the Camden’s Great Fire District, listed on the National Historic Register of Historic places.
Historic records on 39 Main Street indicate it was constructed in 1915 as the Waiting Station for the Rockland, Thomaston, and Camden Railway, during the era of electric trolleys. Uniquely positioned over the Megunticook River’s mill pond, it is a outlet into Camden Harbor. The building rests on 13 wooden pilings on granite bedrock, a distinctive feature tied to the area’s industrial past.
The building later served as a Central Maine Power office where locals continued to pay their power bills and could also purchase electric appliances.The building was sold by CMP 1959. It has been home of many different shops and businesses but has always had an apartment upstairs.
Recently 39 Main had another transfer of ownership and comprehensive repairs were done to the building to preserve it’s historic character ensuring this iconic building survives to continue to serve Main street.
It’s unique location and construction contribute to the historic district’s narrative of post-fire rebuilding and early 20th century commercial activity.