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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.

397 Stevens Avenue

Built on spec in 1896 by E Vinton Earle

A pleasant Queen Anne in the Deering neighborhood

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This entry was posted in Built on spec, Deering, Deering Center, E Vinton Earle, History, Images, Income Property, Maine, Off the peninsula, On Spec, Queen Anne, Remuddling, Stevens Avenue, Then & Now and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Built on spec, Deering, E Vinton Earle, Edward K Milliken, entries, History, images, Maine, Portland, Portland Maine, Portland String Quartet, Queen Anne Style, T.A. Huston & Company, Then and Now on November 13, 2022 by alewifecove.

Glimpses. 29 Munjoy Street

Built ca: 181 for Charles Morris Libby

A peculiar Greek Revival in the Munjoy Hill Historic District Continue reading →

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Glimpses, Greek Revival, Hansen's Lane, History, Images, Maine, Munjoy Hill, Munjoy Street, Remuddling, Renovations, Survivor, Then & Now and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, East End, Glimpses, Greek Revival, Hansen's Lane, History, Hmm, images, Maine, Munjoy Hill, Portland, Portland Maine, Remuddling, The Hill on October 30, 2022 by alewifecove.

17 May Street

Built on spec in 1874 by Israel P Butler.

A multi-family Italianate in the West End Historic District.

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This entry was posted in Built on spec, History, Italianate, Maine, May Street, On Spec, West End and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Built on spec, History, images, Italianate, Maine, Portland, Portland Maine, Then and Now, West End on October 16, 2022 by alewifecove.

Glimpses. 80 Quebec Street

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Built in 1876 by Alfred Roberts

A diminutive Second Empire in the Munjoy Hill Historic District Continue reading →

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Glimpses, History, Images, Maine, mansard roof, Munjoy Hill, Quebec Street, Second Empire, Then & Now and tagged 19th Century, Alfred Roberts, Architecture, East End, Glimpses, History, images, Irish Immigration, Jennie Honan, mansard roof, Munjoy Hill, Patrick Honan, Portland, Portland Maine, TB, Then and Now, tuberculosis on October 1, 2022 by alewifecove.

West End Walks. 151 Pine Street

Built ca 1881 for Henry & Ernestine Maling. Design by Francis Fassett

A large Italianate in the West End Historic district.

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Brick, Byron Greenough, Condominium, Francis Fassett, History, Images, Italianate, Maine, masonry, Pine Street, Then & Now, West End, West End Walks and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Brick, Christian Kragelund, Francis Fassett, Hawaii, Henry Maling, History, images, Italianate, Maine, Oceanic Steamship Company, Portland Maine, Sandwich Islands, Then and Now, West End on September 11, 2022 by alewifecove.

Glimpses. 25 Belmeade Road

Built in 1917 for Seth & Amanda Clark. Design possibly by Fred Tompson.

A substantial Colonial Revival home in the Boulevard Park neighborhood.

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Belmeade Street, Boulevard Park, Colonial Revival, Glimpses, History, Images, Maine, Off the peninsula, Then & Now and tagged 20th Century, Architecture, Boulevard Park, Colonial Revival, Glimpses, History, images, Portland, Portland Maine, Portland Stoneware Company, Then and Now, Winslow and Company on August 28, 2022 by alewifecove.

102 Ashmont Street

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Built ca: 1843-44 on spec by Christopher Wilson

A unique Greek Revival in the Woodford’s Corner neighborhood

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Ashmont Street, Built on spec, Deering, Glimpses, Greek Revival, History, Images, Maine, Off the peninsula, Survivor, Then & Now, Woodfords and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Built on spec, Deering, doors, entries, Glimpses, Greek Revival, History, images, Maine, Portland Maine, Westbrook, Woodfords Corner on August 14, 2022 by alewifecove.

Glimpses. 23 Hampshire Street

Built ca: 1867-68 by Jotham Lewis

A remuddled Italianate in the India Street Historic District.

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This entry was posted in After the fire, Architecture, Brick, Condominium, garage, Glimpses, Hampshire Street, History, Images, India Street, Italianate, Maine, mansard roof, masonry, Portals, Remuddling and tagged 19th Century, After the fire, Architecture, Brick, doors, East End, Glimpses, History, images, Italianate, Maine, mansard roof, Portland, Portland Maine, Remuddling, The Great Fire of 1866, Then and Now on July 24, 2022 by alewifecove.

21 State Street

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Built in 1863 by William H Phillips for Stephen K Dyer. Design by Thomas Sparrow

A well-known Italianate in the West End

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This entry was posted in Apartment, History, Images, Italianate, Maine, Remuddling, State Street, Then & Now, Thomas Sparrow, West End, William H Phillips and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, foreclosure, History, images, Italianate, Maine, Portland, Portland Maine, Remuddling, Then and Now, Thomas Sparrow, West End on July 11, 2022 by alewifecove.

By Request. 80-82 Best Street

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Built in 1875 for Artemus & Eliza Richardson

A handsome Italianate in the Rosement Neighborhood

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This entry was posted in Architecture, Best Street, By Request, Condominium, Deering, Glimpses, Greater Portland Landmarks, History, Images, Italianate, Off the peninsula, Rosemont, Then & Now and tagged 19th Century, Architecture, Artemus RIchardson, By Request, Carrie I Eastman, Carrie Richardson, Deering, doors, Glimpses, Herbert Richardson, History, images, Italianate, Maine, Portland, Portland Maine, Then and Now on June 26, 2022 by alewifecove.

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