A story of revival
Redux 99 Capisic Street
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Glimpses. 100 Neal Street
Built in 1898 for Albert H Hinds. Design by John Calvin Stevens
A charming Queen Anne in the West End Historic District
Glimpses. 22 Clifford Street
Built in 1916 for Ammi Whitney and his son Joseph. Design by Frederick Tompson.
A brick colonial revival in the Western Promenade historic district. Continue reading
130 Park Street
Built ca: 1847-48 by Joseph H Poor
A transitional Federal/Greek Revival between Congress and Spring Streets
West End Walks. 113 Vaughan Street.
West End Walks. 135 Vaughan Street.
Design by Francis Fassett.West End Walks. 178 Pine Street
Glimpses. 99 Chadwick Street
Originally a garage for Aurelius S Hinds. A successful druggist and businessman. At some point, it was converted to a home. The details of the street facades and gardens are wonderful.
110 Pleasant Street. A carriage house with a long history.
It sits, rather forlornly, behind the group home at 71 High Street. Neglected and overlooked, it seems to be the victim of ‘destruction by neglect’. A sad state for a building with a long story to tell. With a construction date of 1800, I believe it to be the oldest carriage house in Portland.
142 Pearl Street. My Favorite Carriage House That’s Not In The West End
I am not sure I can say why, but this little carriage house has always fascinated me. Tucked in behind a somewhat nondescript brick house on Cumberland Ave, this is a cute survivor. Continue reading
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