Park Street block, Portland, ca. 1895

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Park Street block, Portland, ca. 1895

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Description

The Park Street Block in Portland was built in 1835 and was the largest residence row complex in the state.

Considered one of the greatest real estate projects of its time, these 20 four-story connected townhouses were extremely fashionable.

It was built on Billy Gray's Ropewalk in Greek Revival style.

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About This Item

  • Title: Park Street block, Portland, ca. 1895
  • Creation Date: circa 1895
  • Subject Date: circa 1895
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Lantern slide
  • Local Code: Coll. 456, Box 5/83
  • Collection: George Gould glass lantern slides
  • Object Type: Image

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Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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