The Norway Historical Society and citizens of the Town of Norway did not know if the Evans-Cummings House, also known as the Gingerbread House, would be able to continue to call the Town of Norway home. However, what started as an improbable idea has been developed into a plan of action. The groups have formed a task force dedicated to moving the house to a nearby parcel where it can continue to be cared for and enjoyed. Barry Allen has offered his services on behalf of Main-Land as a gesture of support to the community. Barry performed a boundary survey of the parcel to which the historic building is slated to be moved in order to verify the fit. Other members of the community are donating time and materials to rehab items such as the antique windows.
The Gingerbread House was constructed with its unique tower in 1850 by Richard Evans and altered in the late 1880s . With its collage of victorian styles, the house is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Norway Historical Society hopes that it can remain on the Register after the move.
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