A pretty well done special presentation by the PPH on the Great Fire of 1866.
The attribution of the origin of the fire to kids playing with firecrackers is not supported by historical informatíon. It is at best apocryphal and, in my opinion, is pure anti-irish just as blaming Chicago’s fire of 1871 on Mrs O’Leary’s cow was.
Built for a well known local retailer and designed by a new name in our catalog of architects.
Federalist rationalism in brick
After the turn of the century, the West End became increasingly popular and increasingly filled with an eclectic mix of styles. Our subject is a rare example of the Tudor Revival style.
Built in 1875-76 for William Anderson and Edward Preble
Design by Francis Fassett. Simon Libby builder. Nathan Redlon and Samuel Knight, masons
Stripped down Palladian in brick
Portland House Stories 