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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Nickels-Sortwell House?
    • The Nickels-Sortwell House is a stately historic attraction in Wiscasset.
    • It is considered one of the finest surviving examples of Federal-style architecture.
  • Who built the Nickels-Sortwell House?
    • The house was built in 1807 by Captain William Nickels, a prosperous shipowner and trader.
  • Why was the house used as a hotel?
    • The 1807 Embargo Act, which forbade international trade, and the War of 1812 brought financial ruin to Captain Nickels.
    • As a result, the property was repurposed and used as a hotel for many years.
  • Who restored the Nickels-Sortwell House?
    • In the 1890s, the Sortwell family purchased the house and painstakingly restored it to its former grandeur.
  • Can visitors tour the Nickels-Sortwell House?
    • Yes! Now managed by Historic New England, the house is open to the public during the summer months.

Nickels-Sortwell House, 121 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578, Phone: 207-882-7169

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