The Edward L. Cleveland House is located in Houlton, Maine.
This 1902 house combines Shingle Style, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival elements, including a projecting tower on one side of the façade and an expansive porch extending across the front and wrapping around both sides. The second-story projecting porch above helps emphasize the porch’s entry bay.
Cleveland was one of Aroostook County’s leading potato merchants. By 1908, his storehouses had a capacity of 500,000 bushels of potatoes, which were shipped to points as distant as the southeastern US. He served in the Maine Legislature from 1899-1901. He was a member of the board of directors of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, president of the Ricker Classical Institute and president of Houlton Savings Bank
Understanding the style of a house is the essential first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation and restoration of character-defining features while making changes necessary for modern life.
The Shingle, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival styles are described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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