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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monticello Presbyterian Church, Dogwood & Waukeenia Streets, Monticello, Jefferson County, FL

Monticello Presbyterian Church, Dogwood & Waukeenia Streets, Monticell...

Significance: This church, which replaces an earlier one, built in 1840 that burned, is a medium-sized brick building erected in 1868-1870. Survey number: HABS FL-155 Building/structure dates: 1868- 1870 I... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monticello Presbyterian Church, Dogwood & Waukeenia Streets, Monticello, Jefferson County, FL

Monticello Presbyterian Church, Dogwood & Waukeenia Streets, Monticell...

Significance: This church, which replaces an earlier one, built in 1840 that burned, is a medium-sized brick building erected in 1868-1870. Survey number: HABS FL-155 Building/structure dates: 1868- 1870 I... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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