Congregation Chaim Josef

Historical marker location:

86 North Street, Calais, Maine

( Marker is on North Street (U.S. 1) north of High Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1992

1924-1987.

Maine was once a major shipbuilding center: In the 19th century, Maine was one of the world's leading shipbuilding centers, producing thousands of wooden ships that sailed around the world. Many of the old shipyards can still be seen along the coast today.