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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.

147 Pine Street

Built in 1895 for Horace Shaylor. Design by John Calvin Stevens

The easterly half of a Colonial Revival double/row house in the West End neighborhood.

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149 Pine Street

Built in 1895 for Charles & Ida Allen. Design by John Calvin Stevens

The westerly half of a Colonial Revival double/row house in the West End neighborhood.

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173-175 State Street & John Neal

An iconic Greek Revival Row house pair in the Longfellow Square neighborhood.

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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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