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- Camden has always been a “tourist town”, with its lakes, rivers, harbor and mountains. People started coming to Camden around 1857 for vacations in guest homes.
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Camden made national headlines in 2010 after it was announced that the town would be giving some land away (2.8 acres and a run-down leather tannery) for "free", on the condition that a prospective business owner would have to pay $175,000 to the city of Camden and create 24 "full time" jobs.
Camden, Maine, with its population of just under 5,000, offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back into the early 19th century and experience the grandeur of a bygone era. At the heart of this coastal gem lies the High Street Historic District, a testament to Camden’s rich architectural heritage and storied past.
Camden has always been a “tourist town”, with its lakes, rivers, harbor and mountains. People started coming to Camden around 1857 for vacations in guest homes.
- Barbara Dyer
- 2019
Jul 3, 2023 · 2-minute walk away from Camden Riverhouse Hotel and Inns. On March 23, 1896, the citizens of Camden voted to establish a free public library to be known as the Camden Public Library. The proud townspeople of Camden raised the money to build this library through various fundraising efforts.
May 4, 2024 · The architecture of these homes mirrors the history of the town from the early Federal period into the mid and late 19th century. You will enjoy views of Penobscot Bay, the Curtis Island Lighthouse and the hills and harbor while your guide shares tales of the War of 1812 and how it led to Maine statehood.
In 1896 the town voted to establish a free public library. Fundraising began after World War I, with the current building complete in 1928. Camden is located on U.S. Route 1 which dominates the main street, making it accessible to summer tourists but slow traveling for casual motorists during peak season.
