Stephen King Turning His Iconic Home into Archive & Writer’s Retreat

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Oct 18, 2019

For aspiring fear practitioners, a chance to strengthen their writing while living in the home of Stephen King sounds like a pipe-dream. But that’s exactly what can happen! Today brings word that the bestselling “Master of Horror” is turning his iconic home in Bangor, Maine into an archive and writer’s retreat. Rolling Stone got the scoop:

FILE – This May 16, 2005, file photo shows the home of authors Stephen and Tabitha King in Bangor, Maine. The writers have petitioned the city of Bangor for a zoning change for the home where they raised their children. If approved, the mansion will become home to Stephen King’s archives, and a guest house next door will become home to writers in residence. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

On Wednesday night, the Bangor City Council unanimously approved a request by King and his wife Tabitha to rezone their home as a non-profit, allowing it to house an archive of King’s work (offering restricted visits by appointment) and up to five writers at a time. The couple was not present at the meeting.

“The King Family has been wonderful to the City of Bangor over time and have donated literally millions of dollars to various causes in the community,” one of the city councilors, Ben Sprague, told Rolling Stone. “Preserving his legacy here in Bangor is important for this community.”

Would you enjoy an opportunity to live and learn in the home of Stephen King? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can also carry on the convo with me personally on Twitter @josh_millican.

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