The Governor Israel Washburn House, in Portland, Maine was designed by architect George M. Harding and built in 1870.
Washburn was a founder of the Republican Party, US Representative, and Maine Governor. He moved to Portland when appointed by President Lincoln as Collector of Customs in 1863. The house was later owned by Charles J Chapman, co-founder of the Chapman National Bank.
The Italianate style house has a low hipped roof with a roof with bell-shaped front gable. Historic photos show the window and door surrounds originally parged with stucco to appear as stone. In the 1980s, the house was in seriously neglected condition with broken windows and rotting trim. Fortunately, it was restored and not demolished.
Additional photos including interior views can be found in this real estate listing: https://homes.wave5productions.com/375springstportland
Understanding the style of a house will help you know which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
Italianate is one of 25 historic architectural styles described and illustrated in “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/ and through the shop on this page.
Our shop also carries select restoration/preservation titles by other authors.
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