Here’s a January – very wintery – view of the classic red boat shed (boat house) at Conary Cove that travelers on Rt. 175 look forward to seeing as they approach the Cove. As many of you know, we monitor this site (and sight) regularly. Below is a slightly sunny image from the same day:
There’s an irony here – this probably is the most beloved boat shed in the area and it apparently hasn’t housed a boat for many years. I guess you don’t have to work when you’re a popular landmark.
This boat shed reportedly was built in 1924 and was painted white for many years. Old photographs reveal that It also had a pier protruding into the Cove from its north (left end) side. The property was sold to several subsequent owners, all of whom maintained the boathouse at least for the public view, according to reports. It was painted red in the 1950s and has remained so since. (Images taken in Blue Hill, Maine, on January 12, 2025.)