Downtown Cherryfield , located on the Narraguagus River was once a booming shipbuilding community , as were many others in the area . Over 90 ships were built and launched from Cherryfield , including the bark Belgrade which rounded Cape Horn with 56 local men during California ’ s gold rush . As ships became larger , builders moved operations to deeper waters in Milbridge ,
Cherryfield Historic District - Downtown Cherryfield , located on the Narraguagus River , was built from the wealth of timber , fisheries , wild blueberries , shipbuilding , and maritime trades . Its architecture includes ornate nineteenth century styles - Federal , Greek and Colonial Revival , Italianate , Queen Anne , and a large concentration of Second Empire dwellings . The downtown is now a National Historic District with 51 contributing structures .
at the mouth of the Narraguagus River . The ornate nineteenth century architecture - Federal , Greek and Colonial Revival , Italianate , Queen Anne , and Second Empire - reflects the fine craftsmanship required of sailing vessels . The downtown is now a National Historic District with 51 contributing structures .
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