Tag Archives: Greater Portland Landmarks

Glimpses. 74 Neal Street

Built in 1897-98 for Charles H Sargent

A conventional Queen Anne in the West End Historic District.

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10-12 Pine Street

Built in 1848 by Sewall Chase

A Greek Revival double-house in the Longfellow Square neighborhood Continue reading

71 Woodford Street

Built ca: 1895 by Edwin Thompson

An attractive Italianate in the Woodford’s Neighborhood Continue reading

336-338 Spring Street

Built in 1867 for Seth and Margaret Dyer

A large Italianate in the West End Historic District Continue reading

Redux. 380 Danforth

Built in 1875 for the Estate of Samuel Rumery.


A large Stick Style home in the West End neighborhood. Continue reading

104 Park Street and the Park Street Row

Built in 1835/36 for the Trustees of the Park Street Proprietary. William Dyer & Joshua Haskell masons. Simeon Rice carpenter.

A Greek Revival row house in Park/Pleasant Street Neighborhood.

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54 State Street. 2.4.24 Update

Deepest Thank You to Jonathan Egerton, a descendant of Francis & Mary Cook, for providing us with images of the couple.

Built ca: 1841-43 for Francis Cook

An interesting transitional home in the lower block of State Street

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In Focus. Charles A Alexander Part 3. Commercial, Church, & other Works.

Part 3 of an in-depth look at one of Portland’s lesser-known architects.

Portland Sugar House warehouse. 1852

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In Focus. Charles A Alexander Part 2. Residences and Cottages

Part 2 of an in-depth look at one of Portland’s lesser-known architects.

Safford House. 1857

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In Focus. Charles A Alexander Part 1. Biography

Part One of an in-depth look at one of Portland’s lesser-known architects.

Chestnut Street Methodist Church. 1856

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