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John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

William A. Farnsworth Homestead, 21 Elm Street, Rockland, Knox County, ME

William A. Farnsworth Homestead, 21 Elm Street, Rockland, Knox County,...

Significance: This house, now a museum, was built for a wealthy Rockland merchant, William A. Farnsworth. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-38 Survey number: HABS ME-77 Building/... More

Coffin-Gardner House, 33 Milk Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Coffin-Gardner House, 33 Milk Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: This house has remained in the same family since built, is a typical indigenous Nantucket house of the turn of the nineteenth century, and has been little altered. / The Coffin-Gardner House was e... More

Coffin-Gardner House, 33 Milk Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Coffin-Gardner House, 33 Milk Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: This house has remained in the same family since built, is a typical indigenous Nantucket house of the turn of the nineteenth century, and has been little altered. / The Coffin-Gardner House was e... More

Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, Portland Harbor, South Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...

Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County,...

Significance: This structure is an outstanding example of an early 19th century Maine house. It was probably partially built and decorated by Samuel Melcher III, carpenter-builder of Brunswick. Melcher was typi... More

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County,...

Significance: This structure is an outstanding example of an early 19th century Maine house. It was probably partially built and decorated by Samuel Melcher III, carpenter-builder of Brunswick. Melcher was typi... More

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County,...

Significance: This structure is an outstanding example of an early 19th century Maine house. It was probably partially built and decorated by Samuel Melcher III, carpenter-builder of Brunswick. Melcher was typi... More

Crews Farm, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

Crews Farm, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Boysen-Perry House, North Palafox & East Wright Streets, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL

Boysen-Perry House, North Palafox & East Wright Streets, Pensacola, Es...

Significance: This structure, built about 1867, served as a Consulate of Sweden and Norway, and later as a home of Edward Aylesworth Perry, Governor of Florida 1885-1889. Survey number: HABS FL-149 Building/s... More

Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME

Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME

Significance: Traditionally built in 1653 and reputedly the oldest public building in English America, the Gaol, although evidently an 18th century construction, is nevertheless of major significance as a very ... More

McCobb-Hill-Minott House, Parker Head Road, East of State Route 209, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, ME

McCobb-Hill-Minott House, Parker Head Road, East of State Route 209, P...

Significance: This structure was built in 1773-74 by James McCobb, a wealthy landowner and trader. Mark L. Hill, first U.S. Congressman from this area lived in the house from 1782-1842. It was purchased in 1854... More

Perkins Grist Mill, North shore of Mill Pond, West of North Street, Kennebunkport, York County, ME

Perkins Grist Mill, North shore of Mill Pond, West of North Street, Ke...

Significance: Built in 1749 by Tristram Perkins, it operated until 1939. Located on an estuary of the Kennebunk River, the mill was powered by the rise and fall of tides. The fabric is exceptionally well preser... More

Fort Jefferson, Garden Key, Key West, Monroe County, FL

Fort Jefferson, Garden Key, Key West, Monroe County, FL

Fort Jefferson was part of Fort Jefferson National Monument from 1935 to 1992. Since then it has been part of Dry Tortugas National Park. The address for the survey has been updated to reflect this change. Sign... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Brown-Donahue House, Delano Park, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Brown-Donahue House, Delano Park, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, M...

Significance: This structure was designed in 1885-86 by John Calvin Stevens, architect of Portland. It is the best local example of the typical shingled suburban and summer houses occurring throughout the 1880s... More

Brown-Donahue House, Delano Park, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Brown-Donahue House, Delano Park, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, M...

Significance: This structure was designed in 1885-86 by John Calvin Stevens, architect of Portland. It is the best local example of the typical shingled suburban and summer houses occurring throughout the 1880s... More

Robb House, 200 Block Southwest Second Avenue, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

Robb House, 200 Block Southwest Second Avenue, Gainesville, Alachua Co...

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Daniel Day House, East side of Bristol Road (State Route 129), South of U.S. Route 1, Damariscotta Mills, Lincoln County, ME

Daniel Day House, East side of Bristol Road (State Route 129), South o...

Structure sometimes refered to as a "Rum Built" house. Significance: This house was built in 1798 for Decon Daniel Day, merchant and shipbuilder. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-... More

Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland C...

Significance: It is a very prominent and intriguing part of the Casco Bay view from Portland's Fort Allen Park and Eastern Promenade, and so viewed by thousands every year. Architecturally it is an unchanged ex... More

Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland C...

Significance: It is a very prominent and intriguing part of the Casco Bay view from Portland's Fort Allen Park and Eastern Promenade, and so viewed by thousands every year. Architecturally it is an unchanged ex... More

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucke...

Significance: Intellectual center for Nantucket, originally built in 1825, it was rebuilt after the fire of 1846 with further embellishments to its Greek Revival design. The Nantucket Atheneum was erected in 18... More

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucke...

Significance: Intellectual center for Nantucket, originally built in 1825, it was rebuilt after the fire of 1846 with further embellishments to its Greek Revival design. The Nantucket Atheneum was erected in 18... More

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucke...

Significance: Intellectual center for Nantucket, originally built in 1825, it was rebuilt after the fire of 1846 with further embellishments to its Greek Revival design. The Nantucket Atheneum was erected in 18... More

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia Co...

Significance: This structure, probably built in the late 18th century, is said to be the oldest residence in Pensacola. Because of its massive masonry construction it has been only slightly modified from the o... More

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia Co...

Significance: This structure, probably built in the late 18th century, is said to be the oldest residence in Pensacola. Because of its massive masonry construction it has been only slightly modified from the o... More

McLellan-Sweat House, 111 High Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

McLellan-Sweat House, 111 High Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Significance: A handsome Federal style house, with noteworthy detailing and interior woodwork. Significant as documentation of the lifestyle of the merchant elite of early 19th century New England. Unprocesse... More

Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portl...

Significance: An excellent example of early warehouse construction, of special interest because of its duel function as a church for seamen. Survey number: HABS ME-135 Building/structure dates: ca. 1827- ca.... More

First Parish Church (Unitarian), Northwest corner of U.S. Route 1 & State Route 35, Kennebunk, York County, ME

First Parish Church (Unitarian), Northwest corner of U.S. Route 1 & St...

Significance: First built in 1749-30, this structure is the product of major modifications in 1803 and 1838. It was first cut in two and enlarged by moving the back section 28 feet away. In 1838 the galleries w... More

First Parish Church (Unitarian), Northwest corner of U.S. Route 1 & State Route 35, Kennebunk, York County, ME

First Parish Church (Unitarian), Northwest corner of U.S. Route 1 & St...

Significance: First built in 1749-30, this structure is the product of major modifications in 1803 and 1838. It was first cut in two and enlarged by moving the back section 28 feet away. In 1838 the galleries w... More

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nant...

Significance: The structure, with its clock tower and golden dome, dominates the skyline of Nantucket town. The church is an outstanding example of an early nineteenth century meeting house with trompe-l'oeil ... More

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nant...

Significance: The structure, with its clock tower and golden dome, dominates the skyline of Nantucket town. The church is an outstanding example of an early nineteenth century meeting house with trompe-l'oeil ... More

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nant...

Significance: The structure, with its clock tower and golden dome, dominates the skyline of Nantucket town. The church is an outstanding example of an early nineteenth century meeting house with trompe-l'oeil ... More

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nant...

Significance: The structure, with its clock tower and golden dome, dominates the skyline of Nantucket town. The church is an outstanding example of an early nineteenth century meeting house with trompe-l'oeil ... More

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, MD

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, M...

Significance: The building was used by John Brown as a rendezvous during the summer preceding the raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-117 Survey numbe... More

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, MD

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, M...

Significance: The building was used by John Brown as a rendezvous during the summer preceding the raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-117 Survey numbe... More

University of Florida, Floyd Hall, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

University of Florida, Floyd Hall, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Bowdoin College, Massachusetts Hall, Bath Street, Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME

Bowdoin College, Massachusetts Hall, Bath Street, Brunswick, Cumberlan...

Significance: Construction of Massachusetts Hall was begun in 1798 under the direction of Samuel and Aaron Melcher and possibly others. It was completed in 1803. When Bowdoin opened in 1802 this building was oc... More

Bowdoin College, Massachusetts Hall, Bath Street, Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME

Bowdoin College, Massachusetts Hall, Bath Street, Brunswick, Cumberlan...

Significance: Construction of Massachusetts Hall was begun in 1798 under the direction of Samuel and Aaron Melcher and possibly others. It was completed in 1803. When Bowdoin opened in 1802 this building was oc... More

Oaklands, South end of Dresden Street, West side of Kennebec River, Gardiner, Kennebec County, ME

Oaklands, South end of Dresden Street, West side of Kennebec River, Ga...

Significance: This structure is a large granite Gothic Revival house designed in 1835-36 by Richard Upjohn, architect. "Oakland" is architecturally unique in Maine and the house of a family important in both st... More

James Merrill House, West Falmouth Road, Falmouth, Cumberland County, ME

James Merrill House, West Falmouth Road, Falmouth, Cumberland County, ...

Significance: One of the earliest known houses north of York County, built in 1738 by James Merrill. It is a good example of a mid-18th century Maine two-story gable house. Of special interest are fireplaces, s... More

Lozano Cigar Factory, 1410 North Twenty-first Street, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

Lozano Cigar Factory, 1410 North Twenty-first Street, Tampa, Hillsboro...

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

William Pepperrell House, State Route 103, Kittery Point, York County, ME

William Pepperrell House, State Route 103, Kittery Point, York County,...

Significance: Structure and interior finish in good state of preservation or accurately restored. Long association with notable owners and visitors. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: F... More

William Pepperrell House, State Route 103, Kittery Point, York County, ME

William Pepperrell House, State Route 103, Kittery Point, York County,...

Significance: Structure and interior finish in good state of preservation or accurately restored. Long association with notable owners and visitors. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: F... More

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...

Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...

Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

John Calvin Stevens House, 52 Bowdoin Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

John Calvin Stevens House, 52 Bowdoin Street, Portland, Cumberland Cou...

Significance: House was built in 1884 in the "shingle style" by the Portland architect John Calvin Stevens, 1855-1940, as his own residence and has an early example of revived use of the gambrel roof. Survey ... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Coffin-Gardner House, 33 Milk Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Coffin-Gardner House, 33 Milk Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: This house has remained in the same family since built, is a typical indigenous Nantucket house of the turn of the nineteenth century, and has been little altered. / The Coffin-Gardner House was e... More

Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, Portland Harbor, South Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...

Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County,...

Significance: This structure is an outstanding example of an early 19th century Maine house. It was probably partially built and decorated by Samuel Melcher III, carpenter-builder of Brunswick. Melcher was typi... More

Crews Farm, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

Crews Farm, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME

Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME

Significance: Traditionally built in 1653 and reputedly the oldest public building in English America, the Gaol, although evidently an 18th century construction, is nevertheless of major significance as a very ... More

Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME

Old York County Gaol, Lindsay Road, York Village, York County, ME

Significance: Traditionally built in 1653 and reputedly the oldest public building in English America, the Gaol, although evidently an 18th century construction, is nevertheless of major significance as a very ... More

McCobb-Hill-Minott House, Parker Head Road, East of State Route 209, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, ME

McCobb-Hill-Minott House, Parker Head Road, East of State Route 209, P...

Significance: This structure was built in 1773-74 by James McCobb, a wealthy landowner and trader. Mark L. Hill, first U.S. Congressman from this area lived in the house from 1782-1842. It was purchased in 1854... More

McCobb-Hill-Minott House, Parker Head Road, East of State Route 209, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, ME

McCobb-Hill-Minott House, Parker Head Road, East of State Route 209, P...

Significance: This structure was built in 1773-74 by James McCobb, a wealthy landowner and trader. Mark L. Hill, first U.S. Congressman from this area lived in the house from 1782-1842. It was purchased in 1854... More

Woodman Building, 140 Middle Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Woodman Building, 140 Middle Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Significance: Complete, well-preserved, and flamboyant facade. Survey number: HABS ME-136 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ME

Maine State House, State & Capitol Streets, Augusta, Kennebec County, ...

Significance: The Maine State House, designed by Charles Bulfinch in 1829. Survey number: HABS ME-130 Building/structure dates: 1829-1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work ... More

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, MA

Sergeant Samuel Hartwell House, Virginia Road, Lincoln, Middlesex Coun...

Significance: According to most sources, this house was built by Samuel Hartwell III prior to 1758 and figured in the retreat of the British Regulars from Concord to Lexington. It appears to have been built as... More

John Hunter Tavern, Topsham-Bowdoinham Road (State Route 24), Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

John Hunter Tavern, Topsham-Bowdoinham Road (State Route 24), Topsham,...

Significance: Stated to have been the oldest building in the Brunswick-Topsham area, structure was tavern on stage route from Brunswick to Bowdoinham, Richmond and beyond. Building was large unaltered; was in s... More

St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Off State Route 215, Damariscotta Mills, Lincoln County, ME

St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Off State Route 215, Damariscotta Mills...

Oldest Catholic church in New England. Significance: This small, brick church, dedicated in 1806, is the oldest Catholic church still standing in New England. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this s... More

Kennebunk River Club, West side of Ocean Avenue, North of mouth of Kennebunk River, Kennebunkport, York County, ME

Kennebunk River Club, West side of Ocean Avenue, North of mouth of Ken...

Significance: A canoe club founded in the 1880s, built this structure in 1889 for social functions and boat storage, it is an excellent example of the Shingle style recreational architecture of the New England ... More

Daniel Day House, East side of Bristol Road (State Route 129), South of U.S. Route 1, Damariscotta Mills, Lincoln County, ME

Daniel Day House, East side of Bristol Road (State Route 129), South o...

Structure sometimes refered to as a "Rum Built" house. Significance: This house was built in 1798 for Decon Daniel Day, merchant and shipbuilder. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-... More

Shanunga, Mitchell Street (moved from original location), Siasconset, Nantucket County, MA

Shanunga, Mitchell Street (moved from original location), Siasconset, ...

Significance: The smaller portion was probably built at the fishing stage of Sesachacha, and the higher part added after removal to Siasconset. The exterior illustrates the completed Siasconset house of the la... More

Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland C...

Significance: It is a very prominent and intriguing part of the Casco Bay view from Portland's Fort Allen Park and Eastern Promenade, and so viewed by thousands every year. Architecturally it is an unchanged ex... More

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Atheneum, Lower India & Federal Streets, Nantucket, Nantucke...

Significance: Intellectual center for Nantucket, originally built in 1825, it was rebuilt after the fire of 1846 with further embellishments to its Greek Revival design. The Nantucket Atheneum was erected in 18... More

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL

Barkley House, 410 South Florida Blanca Street, Pensacola, Escambia Co...

Significance: This structure, probably built in the late 18th century, is said to be the oldest residence in Pensacola. Because of its massive masonry construction it has been only slightly modified from the o... More

"Spite" House, Deadman's Point (moved from Phippsburg, ME), Rockport, Knox County, ME

"Spite" House, Deadman's Point (moved from Phippsburg, ME), Rockport, ...

Suggested address, Calderwood Road, is not verifiable in documentation. Significance: "Spite" House, so called because of its origin, was built in 1806 by Thomas McCobb at Phippsburg Center. McCobb thought his ... More

Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portl...

Significance: An excellent example of early warehouse construction, of special interest because of its duel function as a church for seamen. Survey number: HABS ME-135 Building/structure dates: ca. 1827- ca.... More

First Parish Church (Unitarian), Northwest corner of U.S. Route 1 & State Route 35, Kennebunk, York County, ME

First Parish Church (Unitarian), Northwest corner of U.S. Route 1 & St...

Significance: First built in 1749-30, this structure is the product of major modifications in 1803 and 1838. It was first cut in two and enlarged by moving the back section 28 feet away. In 1838 the galleries w... More

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nant...

Significance: The structure, with its clock tower and golden dome, dominates the skyline of Nantucket town. The church is an outstanding example of an early nineteenth century meeting house with trompe-l'oeil ... More

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Second Congregational Meetinghouse Society Church, Orange Street, Nant...

Significance: The structure, with its clock tower and golden dome, dominates the skyline of Nantucket town. The church is an outstanding example of an early nineteenth century meeting house with trompe-l'oeil ... More

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, MD

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, M...

Significance: The building was used by John Brown as a rendezvous during the summer preceding the raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-117 Survey numbe... More

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, MD

Kennedy Farm, Chestnut Grove Road, Samples Manor, Washington County, M...

Significance: The building was used by John Brown as a rendezvous during the summer preceding the raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-117 Survey numbe... More

University of Florida, Floyd Hall, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

University of Florida, Floyd Hall, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Bowdoin College, Massachusetts Hall, Bath Street, Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME

Bowdoin College, Massachusetts Hall, Bath Street, Brunswick, Cumberlan...

Significance: Construction of Massachusetts Hall was begun in 1798 under the direction of Samuel and Aaron Melcher and possibly others. It was completed in 1803. When Bowdoin opened in 1802 this building was oc... More

Oaklands, South end of Dresden Street, West side of Kennebec River, Gardiner, Kennebec County, ME

Oaklands, South end of Dresden Street, West side of Kennebec River, Ga...

Significance: This structure is a large granite Gothic Revival house designed in 1835-36 by Richard Upjohn, architect. "Oakland" is architecturally unique in Maine and the house of a family important in both st... More

Oaklands, South end of Dresden Street, West side of Kennebec River, Gardiner, Kennebec County, ME

Oaklands, South end of Dresden Street, West side of Kennebec River, Ga...

Significance: This structure is a large granite Gothic Revival house designed in 1835-36 by Richard Upjohn, architect. "Oakland" is architecturally unique in Maine and the house of a family important in both st... More

Fish House, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

Fish House, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced no earlier than 1974 by architecture students at the University of Florida wh... More

Kanapaha Presbyterian Church, Archer Road, Gainesville, Alachua County, FL

Kanapaha Presbyterian Church, Archer Road, Gainesville, Alachua County...

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Lozano Cigar Factory, 1410 North Twenty-first Street, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

Lozano Cigar Factory, 1410 North Twenty-first Street, Tampa, Hillsboro...

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Lozano Cigar Factory, 1410 North Twenty-first Street, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

Lozano Cigar Factory, 1410 North Twenty-first Street, Tampa, Hillsboro...

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced by architecture students at the University of Florida who chose to participat... More

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...

Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...

Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME

Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...

Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...

Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More

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