The Society will be hosting Leeds Historic House Stories on June 9

The Leeds group speculates on the evolution of Rothe House and when the attached shed may have been built. Group includes Laura Juraska of the Leeds Historical Society, left, with Lew Alessio, second from right, and Rich Rothe, homeowner, far right. The person next to Juraska is unknown. Photo sent

The Leeds Historical Society is set to present the program ‘Stories from a Historic Leeds House: Changing People, Changing Architecture’ at 1pm on Sunday, June 9 at the Leeds History Center on Route 106.

It started with a conversation about various old houses in Leeds and the changes they have undergone over the years. The result was a collaboration between the Leeds Historical Society, Rich and Barb Rothe, and Lew Alessio, an early Maine domestic architecture consultant from Greene.

With the Rothes’ enthusiasm for the history of their house in North Leeds and extensive documentation of the old deeds, the society began to explore the history of their house and what architectural changes could be seen in its old bones. In the process, the collaborators researched the families who had lived on the property and were intrigued by some of their stories.

This program will be an exploration and explanation of what has been found about both the house and its families, and Alessio will share tips on how to discover the history of your own old house.

The program, free and open to the public, will be served with refreshments.

For more information, call Laura Juraska at 207-524-2324.

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