Large commercial blocks like this can really transport you back a century or more! The Pendleton House in Blue Hill, Maine was built in 1826 by Jonah and Jeremiah Holt. The brothers were born in Beverly, Massachusetts and their family settled in Blue Hill, likely to work in the shipbuilding industry. Originally called the Brick Block, the building was a storefront for the Holts. In the 1870s, the building had fallen into disrepair, and was seized from its owner, Frederick Holt (Jeremiah’s son), by the Blue Hill Academy, from whom Nathan Pendleton purchased the building. As an 1877 issue of The Ellsworth American stated: “Blue Hill needs a hotel. There have never been so many strangers and visitors. Five hundred men are working in the quarries.” From the massive demand for lodging in town, tied to industry, Pendleton opened the building as a hotel in 1878, possibly adding the mansard roof at that time. The building became known as the Pendleton House for a number of years and was purchased by John M. Snow in 1888, who added porches to the building. Sadly, the porches were removed in the 20th century, but the old Pendleton House remains a fixture in Blue Hill and is home to small businesses with housing above.
Buildings of New England 
I am really enjoying seeing the buildings of Blue Hill, Maine. My father’s side of the family comes from Blue Hill, and the name Snow, and Snowman are old family names. I have gone to Blue Hill since I was a small child. Then I brought my children there during the summer. I still love to visit, even though families are gone and things have changed. I would love to know if you have any information on the Harold Bisset house. He was my father’s cousin, and one of the dearest people I ever knew.
Thank you for all the information.
Donna Bulka
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Feel free to reach out to me via the email button in the “about me” page and share the address. I can see what I can find. I’m glad you’re enjoying this “tour” of Blue Hill!
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