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About alewifecove

I am history loving foodie from the Coast of Maine. In my daily life I endeavor to make people think I have a few brain cells that still seem to function. Usually I succeed. I am married to a woman who has the patience of a saint and the strength of a high priestess. For some inexplicable reason, she has chosen to tolerate my presence for some 25 years now.

Apologies

I am sure that my regular readers are looking for new posts and I assure you they are coming. There will be an in depth article posted before the new year. Health issues have slowed me as of late and I suspect that will be the case into 2026.

Glimpses. 121 Dartmouth Street

Built ‘on spec’ ca; 1922 by the Dartmouth Real Estate Company

An Arts & Crafts ‘double-decker’ in the Oakdale neighborhood.

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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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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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Glimpses. 11 Garrison Street Extension

Built ca: 1825 by James Parker.

A modest Colonial/Federal in the Stroudwater neighborhood.

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30 Dow Street

Built ca: 1828 for Joseph Ilsley Jr.

A small Federal in the West End neighborhood

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89-91 St Lawrence Street

Build date unclear

A Greek Revival former store and residence in the Munjoy Hill Historic District.

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Glimpses. 1043 Congress Street

Built ca: 1858 for Peter & Armina Nollet/Nollett

A whimsical Greek Revival in the Libby’s Corner neighborhood.

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Glimpses. 308 Danforth Street. A peek inside.

A rare opportunity to see the interior of a Portland landmark.

In early 2024, one of the city’s landmark antebellum homes came on the market under some odd circumstances.

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