Poland Spring History

Maine State Building

PSPS receives $278,000 from National Parks Service

The Poland Spring Preservation Society is pleased to announce the acceptance of their grant application for $278,000 to restore the historic Maine State Building roof. The project was previously announced by US Senator as one of 180 projects throughout Maine within the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriation bills. The project is funded in part by the Save America’s Treasures grant program, through the Historic Preservation Fund, as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior. This is a 1:1 matching grant. Additional support for this extensive project has been solicited from multiple foundations and private individuals including the Maine Community Foundation, Maine Historic Preservation Commission, and BlueTriton Brands, Inc. The project is expected to conclude in 2026.

https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/more-than-308-million-for-maine-secured-by-senator-collins-in-fy23-funding-bills