Built in 1868 for Benjamin Farnsworth.
A grand Italianate in the West End historic district
Built in 1868 for Benjamin Farnsworth.
A grand Italianate in the West End historic district
Built ca: 1846 for John Van Buskirk
A Greek Revival with later alterations in the West End
Built ca: 1877-78 for Ammi Whitney. Design probably by Francis Fassett.
A brick Italianate at the corner of Spring and Neal Streets in the West End.
Built ca: 1854-55 for William H Stephenson.
An eclectic double house on the corner of State and Spring Streets.
Built ca: 1892 for William H Stevens
A pair of double houses designed by John Calvin Stevens, no relation.
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