The Birthplace of Longfellow, Portland, ca. 1909
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Located on 161 Fore Street, The Birthplace of Longfellow was once considered an "historically important, handsome though modest Federal structure with fanlight and interesting fenestration."
The three story house was built in 1800 with standard modular bricks, a granite foundation, and gray shingles on the roof. It was destroyed in 1955 for a nearby business expansion.
Other Information
- Title: The Birthplace of Longfellow, Portland, ca. 1909
- Creator: The Dexter Press
- Creation Date: circa 1909
- Subject Date: circa 1909
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: postcard
- Dimensions (cm): 8.5 x 13.8
- Local Code: P79
- Collection: Historic Postcard Collection
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Greater Portland Landmarks
93 High Street, Portland, ME 04101-3797
207-774-5561
http://www.portlandlandmarks.org/
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LC Subject Headings
Historic sites--Maine--Portland
Hancock Street (Portland, Me.)
Fore Street (Portland, Me.)
Houses--Maine--Portland
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Historic buildings--Maine--Portland
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Other Keywords
Birthplace of Longfellow
Fore Street
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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