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The old house on the left, built in 1825 by Nathaniel Wakefield, was located on Main Street next to the Walker Memorial Library. Bryce M. Edwards acquired the house and lived there for many years. Edwards operated a hardware and dry goods business on Main Street at Bridge Street. The house was occupied in later years by Frank H. McCann, grandson of Edwards. From then on, it was referred to as the McCann House. It was torn down in 1964 to make way for a Deering Ice Cream Restaurant and parking lot. The restaurant opened in March 1965. Deering Ice Cream subsequently closed the Westbrook restaurant, and the building is now occupied by the Main Street dental office of Dr. Paul C. Cloutier.

Research and photos courtesy of Mike Sanphy