The homes of our forefathers. Being a selection of the oldest and most interesting historical houses, and noted places in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont (1886)
LONGFELLOWS BIRTH-PLACE, PORTLAND, ME. This stands on Fore Street, corner of Hancock. It was built by Jas. Campbell, who could not completeil, and sold it to the Longfellows or Stevensons, who were connected in business. Here the Poet was born.The lower part is now turned into a store. I have shown… … THE WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE, PORTLAND, ME This, which was the first brick house erected in Portland, was built byPeleg Wadswnrlh, grandfather ofthe Poet, in 1785-87. The bricks were brought from Philadelphia. It was originally two Stories high ; the thirdstory having been added by Stephen…
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