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546 Main Street, located in the national historic district of Rockland, Maine, began in 1840 as a Federal Colonial house built of gray granite quarried nearby in St. George. Local craftsmen fashioned the beautiful structure that still stands today. The house was both the residence and office for at least two physicians and their families.
In 1906, the Elks Club purchased the building for their clubhouse, adding the large wooden wing to the rear. The building was heavily damaged by fire in the 1940’s. The terrazzo floors date from the building’s restoration.
In 1984, Stephanie and John Clapp, through renovation and restoration, converted the property into the lovely, comfortable Old Granite Inn. Stephanie, a professional baker, ran a bakery out of the small wing to the south.
In 1997, Ragan and John Cary of St. George, owned and ran the Old Granite Inn, continuing the tradition of a fine Bed & Breakfast.
In 2006, Joan and Edwin Hantz of Rochester, NY, took over from the Caries. Joan, a graphic designer, and Edwin, a copy writer/editor and avid cook/gardener, along with their daughter, Giuliana, and English Springer, Zack, called the Granite Inn their home. Since then, Giuliana has grown up and moved on and Zack, sadly, died in June of 2011.
“We thank Stephanie for the great professional range in the kitchen, the Caries for their meticulous attention to guest comfort, and to all the previous owners for their loving care of the building and surrounding flower garden.” Ed Hantz, innkeeper
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546 Main St
Rockland
Maine
04841
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