Cumston Hall

MONMOUTH, UNITED STATES · 1900

Cumston Hall

A wooden Romanesque Revival landmark in downtown Monmouth, built in 1900 as a gift from Dr. Charles M. Cumston.

At a glance

Cumston Hall is a community building at 796 Main Street in downtown Monmouth. It houses the local public library and space for theatrical companies. The building was given to the town by Dr. Charles M. Cumston and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

History

Dr. Charles M. Cumston gave the hall to the town. Construction was completed in 1900. The building has served Monmouth ever since. It now holds the public library and local theatre groups.

What you see

The hall is one of the most flamboyant examples of wooden Romanesque Revival architecture found in a small-town setting in Maine. Its exterior shows the round arches and heavy massing typical of the style, executed entirely in wood.

Cultural significance

For a small Maine town, the building is unusually elaborate. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 recognised that architectural distinction.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Monmouth
Coordinates: 44.2411, -70.0344
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places: 1973

Practical information & getting there

Cumston Hall is located at 796 Main Street in downtown Monmouth, Maine. The building operates as a public library and theatre venue.

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