From collection Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company Collection
"Old Gaol Museum" -- (Village Jail) -- 1653 ,, York Village, Maine C43
A view of the Houston House in Mattawamkeag, ME. The sign advertises "Coffee Shop" "Counter Service" "Meals & Rooms" as well as a "Cocktail Lounge". The Houston was a popular hangout that had a bar and served pub food. It also served as a hotel and hosted bands and other performers. Originally called the Osgood House, it was built as a public house/stage coach stop. Henry David Thoreau wrote about this place on his way to explore Katahdin. Building was torn down in the 1990s and this is now the location for the towns veterans memorial. The Mattawamkeag River ran behind the building.
