Item 13693 - Fifth Maine Regiment Building, Peaks Island, ca. 1890
- Item 13693 - Fifth Maine Regiment Building, Peaks Island, ca. 1890
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Image Info The Fifth Maine Regiment Building was built on Peaks Island in 1888 to honor the Fifth Maine Regiment from the Civil War, which fought in 22 major battles.
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The Victorian building was dedicated August 1, 1888 and served veterans and families of the Fifth Maine Regiment until 1954 when it became a museum and cultural center.