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Glimpses. 74 Neal Street

Built in 1897-98 for Charles H Sargent

A conventional Queen Anne in the West End Historic District.

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Glimpses, Greater Portland Landmarks, History, Images, Maine, Neal Street, Portland Savings Bank, Queen Anne, Then & Now, West End, West End Walks and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Greater Portland Landmarks, History, images, Phyllis Cram, Portland, Portland Maine, Queen Anne Style, Then and Now, West End on September 28, 2025 by alewifecove.

By Request. 57-59 Deering Street

Built in 1868-69 for Marian Deering Noyes

A substantial Second Empire double-house in the Deering Street neighborhood.

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This entry was posted in Apartment, Architecture, Brick, By Request, Deering Street, Double House, Granite, History, Maine, mansard roof, masonry, Portals, Second Empire, Then & Now and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Brick, Deering Street, Double House, History, images, Levi P Newcomb, Maine, Marion Deering Noyes, Portland, Portland Maine, Second Empire, Then and Now on September 3, 2025 by alewifecove.

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