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Description
The house was built from 1806-1808 by Alexander Parris. It was built for Commodore Edward Preble, who died before it was completed. It was occupied by his widow and son.
In 1860, the house was demolished and replaced by a hotel, the Preble House.
About This Item
- Title: Preble mansion, Congress Street, Portland, ca. 1856
- Creator: Adams
- Creation Date: circa 1856
- Subject Date: circa 1856
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: OS Box 7 Portland
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Preble House Hotel (Portland, Me.)--History
- Preble, Edward, 1761-1807--Homes and haunts--Maine--Portland
- Dwellings--Maine--Portland
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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