Comments about: Mansion designed for Gov. John F. Hill on market for $1.3M
AUGUSTA -- A large piece of the city's and state's history is for sale -- figuratively and literally.

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Kevin James of Farmingdale, ME
Oct 13, 2008 12:22 PM
This would make a great condo as well. Three to four apartments.report abuse
Jim Stuelander of Augusta, ME
Oct 13, 2008 11:19 AM
Might make a good Pharmacy the area sure needs one.report abuse
dlaurels of Augusta, ME
Oct 13, 2008 10:10 AM
It is a marvelously beautiful building. I think this is a real buy, and I am sure some people I know will be interested in purchasing it.report abuse
Phyllis vonHerrlich of Augusta, ME
Oct 13, 2008 9:33 AM
In addition to serving as Governor of Maine, John F. Hill served in the Maine House of Representatives (1888-1892), in the Maine Senate (1892-1896), and as a member of the Executive Council (1898-1899). Additionally, Hill was prominent in national politics, serving as the acting chairman of the Republican National Committee (1908-1911) and as chairman (1911-1912). No one since has served as long. John H. Hill was not just a Maine public official -- he was nationally prominent, as well. The building known now as the "Old Y" at the corner of Winthrop and State streets was built in his memory. When he died in 1912, the family donated sufficient funds to build the YMCA (opened in 1914), while the funds the local chamber of commerce had been raising were used to outfit the building. The Hill family contributed, arguably, more than any family to the architectural landscape of Augusta. Every effort should be made to preserve the Hill Mansion as it is -- a testament to this prominent leader and Augusta's important past -- and maintain the "Old Y" in some form of creative re-use that honors its architecture and history. One would think that prominent Republicans in Maine would jump at the chance to own or occupy either - or both - of these buildings.report abuse

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