Chesuncook Lake Boom House

A restored 1916 log-drive boomhouse on a hill where Chesuncook and Ripogenus lakes meet, now run as a small museum.

Chesuncook, ME

About Chesuncook Lake Boom House

This historic house and barn were moved in 1916 from Ripogenus Lake to a hilltop above the water to escape flooding from a new dam. Once expanded to hold up to 24 crew members, the building served the lumber drives that moved logs and pulpwood along these waters for roughly 150 years, ending in 1971. Visitors can see artifacts inside the house and in the barn, view art displayed at the site, and enjoy wide views of the Katahdin Range and the length of Chesuncook Lake. Recent work has included plumbing and septic upgrades, new paint, foundation repairs, and restoration of the original porch.

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