"Sept. 30, 2021 Trivia question . . . Who can know the original name for Rangeley Lake? If you are hungry for good pub food / homemade pizza you can stop at Furbish Brew House! Several of the local restaurants open at 3 or 4 a.m. This Brau Pub opens at noon! Beautiful time of year to drive through the area of Rangeley Lakes in September October, surrounded by mountains decorated by autumn colorful array! Owner Chris Beth Smith bought Harry A. Furbishs 1912 home and opened a brewhouse in 2019. Loves the historic house with a new purpose. .. good food, home setting, which offers brewed beers and a beautiful view of Rangeley Lake! I give it a solid 4.60! 2 suggestions later Our party from three Covidmasked up as we went into the dining area at a time the living room. Morgan introduced our server and handed over the menus. She was busy participating in every diner in the room. Hard times in Maine eat businesses to find enough servers. Morgan moved quickly, simply patiently in our current Covid reality. Back in 5 minutes, did I ask about the beers? Morgan mentioned that they don't have “flying” or a beer list? Oh, I showed up when Morgan mentioned a groove Brown Ale! We enjoyed their BBQ Blueberry wings as an appetizer! My wife enjoyed the grilled salmon sandwich! My pepper, onion and sausage pizza was delicious! Our friend ordered the Bison-Burger, and later she wished she had her own pizza! Kudos at the PIZZA! .. the food, ambience and Morgans service combined for a wonderful lunch. Thank you. My only suggestions: Maybe a menu with a history of Rangeley area, and Furbish House? Maybe a piece of paper BEER LIST insert? TRIVIA Answer: What was the original name of Rangeley Lake . . . . Aquassuc Fun FACTS about Rangeley! At the end of 1700’s inhabited by Indians 1796 Mass. sold 31,000 Acres to James Rangeley Sr., saw mill, and Grist mill 1817 Early settlers Avon Luther Hoar 1825 James Rangeley Jr. moved in area 1837 Area renamed Rangeley 1840 Brook Trout discovered 1855 Rangeley integrated 1860’s News of Outdoor sports grew 1877 Harper Magazine hypes . . ? Photo included Born 1867 lived in Rangeley Became successful businessman Collector of Taxes in Rangeley Chairman of Selectmen of Rangeley Joined Masonic Organization Notary Public Agent NY Fire Insurance Corp. Trial Justice in Rangeley Member Franklin Cty. Republican Come. Built furniture house 1912, Main Street"
