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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

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

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

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

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

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

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, t... More

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, t... More

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, t... More

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, t... 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

Grace Episcopal Church, Northwest corner of Oak & Middle Streets, Bath, Sagadahoc County, ME

Grace Episcopal Church, Northwest corner of Oak & Middle Streets, Bath...

Significance: This structure, built in 1852, is a fine provincial example of a frame "Carpenter Gothic" church. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-51 Survey number: HABS ME-110 Bu... 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

Gerrish Warehouse, Pepperrell Cove, Southwest of State Route 103, Kittery Point, York County, ME

Gerrish Warehouse, Pepperrell Cove, Southwest of State Route 103, Kitt...

Significance: This structure is a rare example of an early store and warehouse. Goods were brought here to be stored and sold to settlers dependent on river traffic. Important features include strap iron hinges... More

Gerrish Warehouse, Pepperrell Cove, Southwest of State Route 103, Kittery Point, York County, ME

Gerrish Warehouse, Pepperrell Cove, Southwest of State Route 103, Kitt...

Significance: This structure is a rare example of an early store and warehouse. Goods were brought here to be stored and sold to settlers dependent on river traffic. Important features include strap iron hinges... 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

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

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

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County,...

Significance: Exceptional and unusual expression of the Greek Revival style, possibly designed by amateur architect, Charles Q. Clapp. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-64 Survey ... 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

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

Phippsburg Congregational Church, Gun Hill at Kennebec River, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, ME

Phippsburg Congregational Church, Gun Hill at Kennebec River, Phippsbu...

Significance: This structure was first built in 1802, "new-modeled" with Gothic exterior detailing added when the pews were replaced, the gallery removed, and the entry relocated. New windows were added in 1909... 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

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

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

Maitland Art Center, 231 West Packwood Avenue, Maitland, Orange County, FL

Maitland Art Center, 231 West Packwood Avenue, Maitland, Orange County...

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Maitland Art Center, a compound of fourteen one-story stucco and concrete block buildings, serves the community as a public gallery and educat... More

Maitland Art Center, 231 West Packwood Avenue, Maitland, Orange County, FL

Maitland Art Center, 231 West Packwood Avenue, Maitland, Orange County...

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Maitland Art Center, a compound of fourteen one-story stucco and concrete block buildings, serves the community as a public gallery and educat... More

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, t... More

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, t... 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

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

U. S. Customs House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

U. S. Customs House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Significance: The U.S. Customs House is an excellent and well-preserved example of late nineteenth-century architecture designed by and for the federal government. The cornerstone was laid on May 6, 1868 and th... More

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County,...

Significance: Exceptional and unusual expression of the Greek Revival style, possibly designed by amateur architect, Charles Q. Clapp. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-64 Survey ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26, South of North Raymond Road, northwest edge of church family area, Sabbathday Lake Village, Cumberland County, ME

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community Meetinghouse, West of State Route 26,...

Significance: An excellent example of this building type and of fine framing and carpentry, representing a vernacular survival of exposed framing and simple trim. Unusually effective in its design and detail, 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

Park Street Block, Park, Spring & Gray Streets, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Park Street Block, Park, Spring & Gray Streets, Portland, Cumberland C...

Documentation contains plans, elevations & details of No. 96 Park Street. Significance: The largest and most ambitious residential row of the period in Maine, this complex is an outstanding example of an early ... 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

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

U. S. Customs House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

U. S. Customs House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Significance: The U.S. Customs House is an excellent and well-preserved example of late nineteenth-century architecture designed by and for the federal government. The cornerstone was laid on May 6, 1868 and th... More

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County,...

Significance: Exceptional and unusual expression of the Greek Revival style, possibly designed by amateur architect, Charles Q. Clapp. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-64 Survey ... More

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Charles Q. Clapp House, 97 Spring Street, Portland, Cumberland County,...

Significance: Exceptional and unusual expression of the Greek Revival style, possibly designed by amateur architect, Charles Q. Clapp. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-64 Survey ... 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

Phippsburg Congregational Church, Gun Hill at Kennebec River, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, ME

Phippsburg Congregational Church, Gun Hill at Kennebec River, Phippsbu...

Significance: This structure was first built in 1802, "new-modeled" with Gothic exterior detailing added when the pews were replaced, the gallery removed, and the entry relocated. New windows were added in 1909... 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

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

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

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