Frank Limeburner's House

Frank Limeburner's House

Frank Limeburner's House at the corner of Northport Avenue and Condon Street. At the time of this photo, this was the 14 Northport Avenue home at the corner of Condon Street of Capt. Frank West Limeburner. Capt. Limeburner built the residence and a shop at the corner of Condon Street in 1895. Capt. Limeburner was born in Brooksville on May 5, 1852, the son of the late Capt. Robert and Mary (Walker) Limeburner. He came to Belfast in his youth and resided there until his death. His early life was spent on the sea, and the picture of the schooner T. H. Livingston, which he painted himself on a piece of canvas from the vessel, now hangs in his home. After leaving the sea he engaged in painting as long as his health permitted. A man of many talents, Limeburner was issued a patent for a match cleat for vessels' booms (Pat. 271,484 - issued Jan 30, 1883). He was a member for many years of Phoenix Lodge, F. and A. M. He was quiet, honest and considerate of others, one of the best of sons and a devoted and faithful husband to his wife Adella (1847-1938). Capt. Frank W. Limeburner died at home on May 25, 1912 after a week's illness of pneumonia, following a severe cold contracted while at work on their Court Street property. Prior to his death, he had been in ill health for the past ten years with a severe stomach trouble. He is buried in Grove Cemetery, Belfast. In later years the home was owned by Robinson R. (Bill) North, a well known dealer in all goods and services related to firearms. He was dealer in guns, supplies, reloading equipment and provided repair and sighting services. The gun shop was operated out of his home on Northport Avenue. Mr. North was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Augusta, the son of Roger and Lucy (Phelan) North. He had lived in Belfast since about 1942 (28 years). He was purported to have, at one time, run a sawmill which was located on the waterfront on the water side of the railroad tracks near the freight house Mr. North died June 13 at a Belfast hospital after a brief illness. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlotte (Cooper) North (1913 - 1995); two sons Ralph C. and Robinson R. Jr., both of Belfast; two daughters, Mrs. Pamela Gerrish of Belfast and Mrs. Donald (Sarah) Harriman of Hampden and four grandchildren. He had been a member of the Phoenix Lodge of Masons, the Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter the Palestine Commandery, The Waldo Shrine Club, and the Lion's Club, all of Belfast, the Anah Temple Shrine of Bangor, and a life member of the National Rifle Association.