Next on our list of old Kezar Falls Village buildings is:

#21 Bridge Street, Porter

Located between the old millinery shop and the former Kezar Falls Market is this small building now owned by Michelle E. Petrin.   It has a long history.  The building had already been erected by the time this property was sold by Jordan Stacy to Edwin Merrifield on June 3, 1881.

We know it had many owners, but we don’t know much about how the building was used except that it sometimes housed a business and more often was a private residence. 

This picture, taken about 1920, shows the building on the far left and it appears to have a sign over the door for a business.  Goodwin’s Store (Kezar Falls Market) is to the right.

We do know that the “Ideal Restaurant” run by Ruth Doherty was located here in 1936/1937 before it was moved to Federal Road, Parsonsfield.  She probably leased the building as it was owned by Sarah & James Towle or their heirs until November 1937.

The Ideal Restaurant – #21 Bridge Street in 1936.

Today it appears to be a private residence once again.  It is well maintained and is still a part of the Kezar Falls Village scene.

Please join us for the first meeting of the year.

Sat. May 18 at 2:00 pm at History House – 92 Main Street, Porter.

Review of upcoming season, Election of Officers – (a quorum is needed), and program: “What’s It?” Bring an object or picture to stump the audience.