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Congratulations!

The winner of

the 50/50 is

Nanette Ohlehowski

Big thanks to everyone that came to the garage sale this weekend! We appreciate your support!

Woman's Literary Union

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Upcoming Events

  • Decorating for Everyone
    Decorating for Everyone
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 09
    Auburn
    Oct 09, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
    Oct 09, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
    Interior Design Classes with Stefanie Mahr Damien How to make your place a comfortable home. How to make your home flow from room to room. We will explore decision making for wall color, flooring, tile, fabric, wallpaper, including decorating tips using scale. Lesson on arranging a mantle and b
  • Pumpkin Painting
    Pumpkin Painting
    Sun, Oct 15
    Auburn
    Oct 15, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
    Oct 15, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
    Come paint with us! Led by Wicked Illustrations and takes place at the Foss Mansion. Members and public welcome! Advance Tickets Required!
  • November Crafting Class: Polymer Clay
    November Crafting Class: Polymer Clay
    Thu, Nov 09
    Auburn
    Nov 09, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
    Nov 09, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
  • Foss Mansion Christmas Market
    Foss Mansion Christmas Market
    Sat, Dec 02
    Auburn
    Dec 02, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
    Dec 02, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Auburn, 19 Elm St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA

Our Mission

Organized in 1892 and incorporated in 1909, the Woman's Literary Union of Androscoggin County is a 501c3 non profit organization whose mission is the intellectual, cultural and educational advancement of its members and the community, and to preserve the Foss Mansion.

Programs and events to further the mission of the WLU are held throughout the year at the Horatio Foss Mansion

The Foss Mansion turned 100 in 2017. Part of the mission of the WLU is to maintain this nationally registered historic landmark.

About

The Foss Mansion

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Built in 1914-1917, the Horatio Foss Mansion is a mix of Georgian revival and Spanish influence.

Architects Eugene J. Gibbs and Addison Pulsifer designed the building for Horatio G. Foss, owner of Dingley, Foss & Company, and his wife, Ella May Fletcher Foss, both Maine natives. Construction began in 1914 on the site of another landmark home, originally known as the Pickard Home and later the Pickard-Briggs Home; the property was sold by Samuel Pickard, son-in-law of Squire Edward Little. The tearing down and clearing of that property contributed to the three years it took to complete the Foss home in 1917.

The mansion was bequeathed to the union by Ella Foss in 1941, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

The mansion is available for rentals. Please see our rental page, or contact us.

About

The Horatio Foss Mansion

About

The Woman's Literary Union

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The Woman's Literary Union of Androscoggin County was organized in 1892, part of the nationwide movement of the age of the 'new woman.' This local chapter of the WLU was incorporated in 1902 and belonged to the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1915 and 1916, members of the WLU contributed to two Maine history books compiled by Maine Club Women and published by the Lewiston Journal Company.

 

The WLU owned and met in the Squire Edward Little House on Main Street up until 1941, when they were given the Horatio Foss Mansion by bequest of WLU member Ella Foss.

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