At the corner of Park & York Streets sits a house undergoing major renovations. Its current situation allows some of its more hidden stories to be told.
Tales from the Timbers. 139 York Street
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Glimpses. 132 Pleasant Avenue
41/99 Capisic Street
Built ca 1845-50
The ambiguity of the name reflects the many changes Portland has made to its street numbering system.
129 William Street.
Built prior to 1900 by Arthur E Marks
Another house built on spec in Fessenden Park.
Glimpses. 126 William Street. By request
Built prior to 1899 by Arthur E Marks
Built ‘on spec’ as part of the Fessenden Park development
Glimpses. 263 Brighton Avenue
48 State Street. By request. UPDATED 12.23.2020
Built ca 1890 by Jacob Winslow. Design probably from the office of Francis Fassett.
A brick, 3 story apartment building on the lower end of State Street.
Glimpses. 43 Highland Street
119-121 State Street
Built ca: 1854-55 for William H Stephenson.
An eclectic double house on the corner of State and Spring Streets.
120-126 Spring Street
Built ca: 1892 for William H Stevens
A pair of double houses designed by John Calvin Stevens, no relation.
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