Part 3 of an in-depth look at one of Portland’s lesser-known architects.
Portland Sugar House warehouse. 1852
This is the third and final part of our look at Charles A Alexander. Continue reading
Part 2 of an in-depth look at one of Portland’s lesser-known architects.
Safford House. 1857
Part One of an in-depth look at one of Portland’s lesser-known architects.
Chestnut Street Methodist Church. 1856
Built in 1876 for Francis & Edward Fassett
An iconic High Victorian in the West End Historic District
Built in 1863 by Thomas Cummings father and son.
The elder Cummings was an architect in Portland.
Welcome to part two of a focused look at the life and works of Charles Quincy Clapp. In part one, I looked at his early years and some of his earliest, mostly commercial, works. In this section, I am going to focus in CQ’s domestic work, both for himself and as part of the family’s investments.
When the term ‘architects of Portland Maine’ comes up, a couple of names normally spring to mind. John Calvin Stevens is the most obvious and perhaps Francis Fassett. Beyond that, only the cognoscenti would be able to suggest any others. Which is a shame as the pool of talent was deep. Hopefully, in the coming months, I can do a little to rectify that.
Charles Quincy Clapp ca: 1863
Built in 1868 by George M Harding 
Harding was an architect. In 1873 he was listed as working from his home on Deering Street but I have also found biographical information placing him in Boston in the same year.
Built in 1859 by Charles A Alexander as his own residence.
Charles A Alexander was a local architect whose work we have seen in the Spring mansions also on Danforth Street.
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