Historic 1886 Ellsworth jail is finally getting its crumbling facade fixed
For years, signs have been posted nearby warning that plummeting masonry could hit parked cars.
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Old Jail awarded $200K for masonry repairs - The Ellsworth American
Efforts to raise funds needed to keep the former Hancock County sheriff’s home and jail standing received a boost from the Maine Downtown Center. Its historic grants program awarded $200,000 to repair the exterior masonry on the State Street building, the nonprofit organization announced on April 12.
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Old Jail Preservation Committee formed - The Ellsworth American
ELLSWORTH — At a Feb. 7 meeting of the Ellsworth Historical Society, a motion was approved to form a committee of the society dedicated to seeking funding
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Old jail's future no clearer after meeting - The Ellsworth AmericanThe Ellsworth American
Part of the plan would be to start a gofundme account for grassroots fundraising. Hancock County and the city of Ellsworth would also be approached for funding.
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Deed restrictions on Old Jail to remain - The Ellsworth American
There’s been a fair amount of back and forth over the building, including what had looked like the society’s impending relinquishing of the property back to the county.
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