Do you have a story to share about
your history with the Strathglass
park? How it has changed over the
years? What it was like in prior
times? We want to hear it and
share it with our community!
Please send your stories either by
contacting us or bringing it to a
local meeting. You can also mail it
to P.0 box 65 Rumford, ME  04276

Thanks!
"Named after the seat of Clan Chisholm at Strathglass Carries,
Scotland, Gilbert in 1901 produced 5 designs for 51 duplexes,
each with subtle differences. The same year, Chisholm founded
The Rumford Realty Company to build the oval-shaped
development, its entrance marked by an imposing granite
gateway. With attractive lawns and broad, tree-lined streets, all
maintenance was provided by the Oxford Paper Company. Even
valet service was included. Tenants paid a rent of $9.00 per
month, plus $1.00 per month to the Rumford Falls Power
Company, also belonging to Chisholm. But in 1948, the
incomplete development was no longer economically viable, and
the houses were sold for between $3,400 and $3,900 per
duplex. Recognized for unique architectural and social merit, in
1974 Strathglass Park was added to the National Register of
Historic Places. " -- Rumford Maine Wikipedia