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William David Barry, Maine the Wilder Half of New England Thursday October 11, 6-7 pm Written by noted Maine historian, William David Barry, who also co-authored Landmarks’ Deering book, this concise, solid, and surprising overview traces 500 years of Maine history, from first contact between Native Americans and European explorers to the achievement of a Down East identity, national political power, and worldwide cultural identification. Changes in the economy, religion, ethnicity, arts, leisure, and education have all shaped Maine and Mainers, with some intriguing results. George C. Daughan, 1812: The Navy’s War Thursday, October 18, 6-7 pm Prizewinning historian George C. Daughan tells the thrilling story of how a handful of heroic captains and their stalwart crews overcame spectacular odds to lead the country to victory against the world’s greatest imperial power. Through a combination of nautical deftness and sheer bravado, the American navy managed to take the fight to the British and turn the tide of the war: on the Great Lakes, in the Atlantic, and even in the eastern Pacific. Become a member of Greater Portland Landmarks – see page 10 Dear Members and Friends: In the news n the past decade, the India Street brick Italianate and Second Empire buildings, Landmarks Remembers Barbara Davisson neighborhood has shifted from the edge such as the Lunt-Weatherbee Block of (1868) andmarks will deeply miss Advisory Trustee Barbara Davisson, who of city planning efforts to the center of designed by George Pelham. The India Street passed away in July 2012. In the mid to late 1990s, Barbara served on the the action. The new Ocean Gateway Fire House of 1869, designed by George M. L board organizing special events including the “Everything and the Kitchen cruise ship terminal opened in 2008 Harding, was rehabilitated and its tower recon- Sink Garage Sale,” a highly successful sale of architectural salvage. Barbara Ialong with an extension of Commercial Street, structed in 1983. These are among many hidden also put together a guide to Portland’s historic churches and sacred spaces. several new hotels and a parking garage. While gems in the India Street neighborhood. “Barbara’s enthusiasm was contagious – she got everyone motivated and excit- a large condominium development failed to At the foot of India Street, the Grand Trunk ed to be part of Landmarks activities,” said Executive Director Hilary Bassett. materialize as the economy faltered, now, three Railway Company Office (1902) located at large condominium and mixed use the site of Fort Loyall, Portland’s Greater Portland Landmarks’ Historic developments are about to begin. first defensive fort, remains vacant, The City’s planning board recently awaiting a new use. At the top Marker Program Reactivated called for a more comprehensive of the street, the Maine Jewish andmarks’ Historic Marker Program offers a way to recognize the look at the India Street neighbor- Museum has given new life to area’s great wealth of historically and architecturally significant structures hood, including a more in-depth the former Etz Chaim Synagogue L by identifying buildings of architectural and historical merit and honoring examination of a possible historic (1921), now rehabilitated with its an owner’s efforts in sensitively restoring and maintaining a structure’s exterior. district in the area. stained glass windows and original Most people in greater Portland are familiar with the iconic acrylic markers What makes India Street espe- interior, and the site of our upcom- with the Greater Portland Landmarks’ blue logo – there are over 250 build- cially significant is that it is the ing annual meeting. ings with markers on them! While buildings with markers predominate in the place where Portland began – and Today, India Street is a target historic districts of Portland, they can be found on buildings as far away as India Street, then known as King Street, was area for redevelopment. Recent demolitions Standish and Parsonsfield. its first major thoroughfare. The area has been weren’t contributing to neighborhood historic Reactivation of the Marker Program is one of the goals of Landmarks’ a major center for commerce and transpor- character, like the Jordan’s Meat plant of 1961 Strategic Plan for 2012-14, and we are delighted to report that we now have tation since the 1700s, not only by ship but and the Village Café of 1974. But, now, as the a new local source for the markers. If you are interested in applying for a marker, replacing a marker, or learning more about the Marker Program, please also by rail as the terminus of the Atlantic and area becomes highly desirable, larger sites are contact Sharon Colgan, [email protected]. St. Lawrence Railroad, later the Grand Trunk. harder to find and much of the older hous- The neighborhood has been home to Portland’s ing stock is in badly deteriorated condition. immigrants, including the Italian, Jewish and Therefore many of the buildings identified African-American communities, still repre- on the survey as contributing to the historic sented by religious structures in the area. And character of the neighborhood are at risk. The close by you will find Eastern Cemetery (1668), new India Street Neighborhood Association is which is Portland’s oldest. encouraging the City to give greater attention Landmarks and the City have been interested to master planning in the area. Landmarks looks in India Street for some time, having commis- forward to working with them, the City and sioned a survey of the area in 2002. The survey the Maine Historic Preservation Commission revealed at least seven surviving buildings built to define a potential new historic district. prior to the Great Fire of 1866, although many As Martha Burke noted in her survey of 2002, are greatly altered. Another 25 buildings were “the neighborhood’s rich historic resources built between 1866 and 1870 in the rapid recon- have been adapted many times in the past and struction after the Fire. Some reveal great sto- continue to offer opportunities for restoration ries. For example, who knew that the building or rehabilitation to accommodate new uses.” Tim and Gretchen Greene of StandFast Works Forge donated their that currently houses Micucci’s Grocery started A district would help preserve the identity and time repairing the fence at Landmarks’ Safford House headquarters. out in 1855 as a “respectable three-story brick historic character of the area, while also encour- The Greenes, who are based in Parsonsfield, were working in mansion”, was enlarged as a sailor’s home, then aging well-designed new development that fits Portland on another project and noticed the poor condition of the fence. They removed loose pieces and created molds to cast became a hotel, and after a fire in 1930 became a well with the context of the neighborhood. replacements, and repaired broken links to make the fence sound. two-story tenement, stores and an assembly hall. – Hilary Bassett Executive Director Landmarks thanks Tim and Gretchen for their generous donation! 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Hilary D. Bassett Marjorie Getz Robert E. Cleaves IV Eric D. Altholz Harland H. Eastman William A. Macleod Gail S. Schwarzer Executive Director President Paula Craighead Eleanor G. Ames Stephen Foote Mallory Kirk Marshall Aurelia C. Scott Sharon Colgan David Robinson James Cram Richard Anderson Roger Gilmore Nancy N. Masterton Jeffrey Selser Office and Executive Vice President Carol DeTine Howard Arnold Carol S. Goloff Nancy V. Montgomery John C. Serrage Financial Manager Ruth Townshend Story Mark A. Fernandez Marc Bagala Douglas Green Jane Smith Moody Lynn E. Shaffer Christopher Closs Secretary Richard Gilbane Ursula Baier Dawn E. Hamilton Linda J. Murnik Marjorie Shaw Preservation Tom Dowd Claire Hammen Guy W. Bertsch Charles Hall Robert A. Nielsen, Jr. Alice Spencer Services Advisor Treasurer Denis Lachman Joyce K. Bibber Tom S. Hanson Ted O’Meara Mary Louise Sprague Jennifer Pollick Thomas Elliman Julie Larry Victoria Bonebakker Cynthia Henriques Pamela P. Plumb Seth Sprague Manager of Marketing Lynda Means Gregory W. Boulos Edward Hobler Caroline Pratt Sam W. Van Dam Education Programs Jane Briggs John Reed Houghton Sally W. Rand Jos Van Mierlo Sally G. Oldham Sharon Miller Shawn Hunt Public Issues Nicholas Noyes Barbara Webster Brown John C. Knox Charles W. Redman III Barbara Vestal Office and Joan Burns Stephen S. Kolkhorst William S. Richards John C. Watson Malcolm L. Collins Cordelia Pitman Development Assistant Building Roxanne Quimby Noelle Lord Castle Julie Ann Larry Christopher N. Robinson Carol Wilson Kate White Lewis Portia Clark Candice Thornton Lee Joan Ross Donald N. Zillman Norman Nelson Nan Sawyer Director of Development Mary Murray Coleman Keri D. Lord Susan C. Ruch Development Thomas Stoughton Anna Marie Thron Josiah H. Drummond, Jr. Victoria Loring Joel B. Russ Elizabeth J. Dubois Susan Lucas John W. Ryan

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2 landmarks observer / Fall 2012 www.portlandlandmarks.org Transforming Forest Avenue New Plan Aims to Renew a Sense of Place “Transforming Forest Avenue,” a project developed by city planners and adopted by the City Council this past June, aims to confront major traffic problems for motorists and safety issues for pedestri- ans and cyclists, and to restore, from Woodford’s Corner to Park Avenue, a renewed sense of place. Such improvements, officials say, could also spark new development in several areas along the route.

Forest Avenue, once a quiet thoroughfare of country estates, evolved as a site for churches and businesses, and has become a pass-through where historic buildings are barely noticed. A recent planning study aspires to return a sense of place to the area. Shown top to bottom from upper left: the entrance to Interstate 295, the Hinds Building (1921), by John Calvin Stevens; the residence of tanner Joseph Ricker (1855, demolished in the 1920s); the US Post Office (1933) by John Calvin and John Howard Stevens, and a 1920s automobile dealership that is now a dance studio. “That it is officially an element of the city’s compre- that leaves pedestrians and cyclists feeling nervous and and still requires funding, “looks at land use, leveraging hensive plan is very significant,” says Rick Knowland, uninvited, and even drivers, who seem to have the upper transportation and other public investments to stimulate senior planner for the city of Portland. “Now that it’s hand, jammed in and frustrated. Woodford’s Corner is a private redevelopment and infill of underutilized official city policy, we can apply for grants and pursue shadow of its former self. It’s almost impossible to cross properties,” according to the city’s dedicated website other opportunities” to pay for aspects of the plan. the street, even with the help of signals, and traffic grid- http://www.portlandmaine.gov/forestave.htm, where the Forest Avenue wasn’t always the busy thoroughfare locks are common. With the concentration it takes to full proposal can also be found. Urban automobile use it is now. Once known as Bivalve Avenue because it navigate through Woodford’s Corner and south to the trends will help; in Portland, studies show car ownership was surfaced with crushed shells, it remained unpaved 295 entrances and exits or up to Congress Street and the falling and alternative transportation on the rise. and removed from the activity of the peninsula into the peninsula, the historic nature of several buildings and “The point was to look at the corridor as a whole 1800s. As it developed, especially after Portland’s Great Deering Oaks park are hard to notice. (Some improve- and at ways to move people, and to recognize that it’s Fire in 1866 when people began to look to live and run ments to the exit ramps on Forest Avenue are separate a residential neighborhood with local services,” Eppich businesses beyond the peninsula, Forest Avenue became from the plan and have already begun.) says. “It may always be something of a ‘gasoline alley,’ but a pleasant and bustling main street, with Woodford’s “The corridor from Woodfords Corner to Park Avenue it would be something else, too if walking, biking and Corner an inviting center of entertainment, retail estab- hasn’t really become that off-peninsula place that it could driving are more compatible. And you can actually move lishments, houses of worship, and gathering places, be because people associate it with traffic,” says Carl more traffic with cars going at slower speeds because more according to Deering: A Social and Architectural History Eppich, transportation planner with the Portland Area cars go through when they are closer together.” by William David Barry and Patricia McGraw Anderson, Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS), the Specifically, planners propose changes in parking rules published by Greater Portland Landmarks in 2010. planning organization for Greater Portland, who helped and traffic flow, sidewalk furniture, “bulb-outs” of side- “The Deering book reinforced what many already with the plans. “The potential of the project is to bring walks at crossings and other improvements for pedestri- knew: that there is a great story to be told along Forest some of the ‘place’ back to it. Zoning already allows three ans, stronger street markings, bike accommodations, tree Avenue and many historic buildings along it reflect the to four stories there, which could be used for law offices planting, and more. Near Oakhurst Dairy, many of the evolution of our city,” says Hilary Bassett, Greater Portland or artists. Portland’s planning requires too much parking, improvements will be streetscape improvements, while Landmarks’ executive director. “It is exciting to see steps so we’ve boxed ourselves in, thinking that development at Woodfords Corner changes aim to balance the safety to reintegrate the street into the fabric of the city.” requires more car infrastructure. And Woodfords Corner and movement of all modes of travel. Changes to traf- Transportation technology is a great shaper of cities. is the problem there. It’s really not fixable – you can’t fic signal timing will have already begun at press time, It’s no surprise; cities are the ultimate gathering places widen the road or close anything off. You have to reduce which Eppich says will improve traffic flow by at least 15 for large numbers of people, and their spaces must be the number of cars.” percent. (For a closer look at Oakhurst, see p. 4.) developed to accommodate the movement of people The traffic snarls at Woodford’s Corner and near “The great thing about Forest Avenue is that it is a and goods. When the automobile arrived, it quickly the 295 ramps have long demanded attention, and a great neighborhood,” Knowland says. “You have a pop- transformed Forest Avenue. By the mid-20th century, it major goal of the Transforming Forest Avenue plan is to ulation there that needs goods and services. They can was a mecca of car showrooms and auto service shops. improve traffic flow. But city planners are also interested walk to Back Cove and to the library near Deering High Many of those brick buildings remain, their large indoor in restoring the walk-friendly, mixed-used aspect of the School. There are park systems on either side. It’s not like spaces useful for businesses like dance schools and retail area. In an era in Portland when car ownership is falling, a commercial strip with nothing else. There are wonder- furniture outlets, and car-services shops of all kinds still commuter cycling is increasing, and urban livability is ful businesses, like Back Bay Bicycle, a small shoe shop, dominate the avenue. in demand, they wanted to develop an integrated land the Great Lost Bear, art supplies, the bakery. There are But by late century, the automobile had transformed use and streetscape improvement plan that could make these wonderful things where people can easily walk. So Forest Avenue in another way, too. The street was relegat- the area more inviting and possibly spur development. we want to provide more of a balance between cars and ed by heavy traffic to what it is now: mostly a pass-through The plan, which includes short and long-term goals bicycles and pedestrians.” n www.portlandlandmarks.org landmarks observer / Fall 2012 3 Oakhurst: A state-of-the-art dairy where the past is always present

he bennett amily, which has run years, at least. In 2005, the company the oakhurst dairy for more than 90 opted to construct a cooler next door, years, since its beginnings as a one-horse rather than moving operations out of dairy, has always employed the latest in town. With that investment, oakhurst processing and delivering dairy products. has sealed its commitment to remain on Tever-improving technology has continually enabled the two-and-a-half acre property in what faster, more dependable ways to transport, pasteurize, is now the heart of the city. The bennett homogenize, and bottle milk. one thing that hasn’t family and its oakhurst business will wit- changed, they say, is the desire to whisk the best-possible ness more changes to Forest Avenue, and dairy foods from farm to fridge so they’re as fresh, tasty, changes are underway. (see Transforming and healthy as possible. Forest Avenue, page 3.) Another thing that hasn’t changed is their location on “I’ve noticed more foot traffi c,” bill Forest Avenue in Portland. bennett says. “It helps that we have “We’ve been here longer than just about anyone more restaurants. If they can enhance the daPhne hoWland daPhne here,” says bill bennett, oakhurst’s chairman of the The Oakhurst Dairy (1951-53), a fine example of the International Style, neighborhood, while we still have to do board and a grandson of the dairy’s founder. “When features a large window that reveals the storage tanks inside. our business, it is better for us.” the dairy was built, this was ‘automobile row,’ with car was featured in several mid-century design magazines. bill’s brother John bennett, who is now co-presi- dealerships and all the services. It was not considered In 2009, the Portland society of Architects recognized dent of the company, was involved in early committee in-town Portland. It has changed over time, and we’ve the building with its 50-year building Award, calling it meetings of the Transforming Forest Avenue project. seen the gamut of changes.” a “signifi cant work of architecture, an example of how neighborhood businesses, including oakhurst, were bennett’s father, donald bennett, an architectural thoughtful stewardship by the buildings’ owners can pre- consulted and heard, he says. engineer who also managed the company, oversaw the serve maine’s built environment.” “you’ve got to widen the sidewalks so the mix of traffi c design and construction of a major expansion of the Forest “many of us think of Portland as a 19th century city, and pedestrians can balance out better,” John bennett Avenue facility from 1951 to 1953 designed by earle but the oakhurst plant demonstrates that fi ne 20th says. “We’re just one of the examples of businesses that Webster. donald bennett chose the International style century architecture was built here as well,”says Hilary are affected, and we do need to continue to function. but and insisted on a large front window so that people could bassett, Greater Portland landmarks’ executive director. we’d like to make it a more pleasant, livable, and safer see the state-of-the art tanks. He also installed an elec- “This building is a stand-out example of mid-century area – and a greener one. We have always supported the tronic air fi ltration system unique for dairies at the time. modernism – ideal for a leading company in the city.” greening of the city. Why not put that and other street The building immediately became a showcase and oakhurst will likely be at that spot for the next 100 improvements closer to where we work?” n Featuring

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4 lAndmArks observer / FAll 2012 www.portlandlandmarks.org Stone*Henge Restoration max yeston, a candidate for dual master of science degrees in Preserve the past. Protect your investment. historic preservation and urban planning from Columbia University, served a summer internship at Greater Portland landmarks. His duties included helping organize GPl’s fi rst endangered properties program, Places in Peril, modeled after similar programs of the national Trust and other states and cities. He also pulled together information and photographs of Portland’s locally designated and regulated landmarks to be featured on our website. He recently took a break from his work to share his impressions of Portland, his views on historic preservation, and his ideas for the future. Historically Accurate Preservation Services What brings you to greater not necessarily talking about design for Commercial and Residential Properties Portland Landmarks? review or regulating design details, as Custom Copper/Wooden Gutters; I thought – and I still think – this might be done in historic districts, but Down Spouts/Rain Leaders position at landmarks had the most WHo elements like the bulk and height of Carpentry Services: Renovation/Wooden Siding/ Ornate Trim/Additions/Garages responsibility and the most amount buildings to make them appropriate Slate and Copper Roof Flashing; of experience I could get. It was not We Are to their context. Restoration and Repair just paper-pushing. I spoke with all How do you view the role of “Stone*Henge was fastidious in their care for the building, my professors, and, as cosmopolitan preservationists in development? as well as the workmanship on our copper flashings and gutter as new york City is, when it comes system. They communicated well at every step as the projects Preservationists are often wrongfully to preservation it’s fairly provincial. It progressed. We are very pleased with the final result, thought to oppose development. let’s and we have recommended their work to others.” feels like real estate development and say you have a vacant lot downtown, – Craig and Libby Owens, 104 West Street Portland, Maine ‘2007’ preservation are constantly at odds, or a building that is not an architectural ( ) which is not always the case here. www.SHR-LLC.com * 207 831-1835 work of art, or that wasn’t the residence How is it going? of a famous or historic person. As long as What I like about here is there seems what gets put in its place is appropriate to be an opportunity for compromise, and fi ts in, we have no reason to be against resurgence and for dealing with issues beyond it from a preservation point of view. For engineering and preservation, inc. new york’s issues, namely real estate. preservationists, that leads to another, alfred h. hodson iii, p.e. one of my professors is one of the broader point: that preservation is a 132 brentwood street portland, me 04103 country’s experts on new york City tool for economic development – that v/f (207) 773-4880 history and preservation, and even he Max Yeston a sense of place is what draws business. [email protected] said that when he was up for tenure, That also goes into a sustainability www.resurgenceengineering.com his new york-only experience was questioned. Also, argument, that the greenest building is the one that’s engineering assessments and structural design to preserve and renovate historic buildings and structures Columbia’s program itself is very new york-centric. already built. The amount of energy in this building, safford House, for example, is substantial. It was built Why is getting away from New York so valuable? before air conditioning and central heat to maximize The first preservation ordinance in the U.s. was in light, air, and heat. It does us no good to get rid of Charleston, south Carolina 34 years before new york’s all this because that would be a huge waste of energy. landmarks Preservation Commission. In fact, preservation The embodied energy in this building is signifi cant and in America is largely a southern phenomenon. The myth will help save both costs and energy in the long term. is that Penn station began the preservation movement in the United states, which is not entirely true. This work Once you leave here and complete your degree, in Portland is helping me gain a perspective on the issues what kind of work do you see yourself doing? smaller cities are facing. It has been great to sit in on meet- I see myself as the planner-architectural historian-activist. ings and see what preservation professionals talk about. I’d like to keep an open mind, even in good economic BRYONY BRETT STAINED GLASS times that’s a good thing. I could see myself working TRADITIONAL DESIGNS HISTORICAL RESTORATIONS What are those issues for smaller cities? PORTLAND, ME 207.774.1870 WWW.BRYONYGLASS.COM in a state historic preservation offi ce or at the national In smaller American cities, part of what makes people Trust. After being here, things are done on a much more want to gather is a sense of place. maintaining that char- personal level, I’ve come to appreciate Portland and see acter helps sell the city’s brand. Portland, because the Paint Design UnlimiteD how agreements and compromises are made. I can see streets aren’t on a grid, has a feel of a place of exploration Full Service Paint Store myself at a nonprofi t, or doing section 106 work. I don’t and adventure. you don’t really know what’s going to be see myself as a professor or a conservator. broadly I see Joy Knight around the corner. 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www.portlandlandmarks.org lAndmArks observer / FAll 2012 5 Greater Portland Landmarks Annual Report i 2011-12 in 2011-12 greater portland Greater Portland Landmarks Strategic Plan for 2012-2014 landmarks created a new strategic plan, made a deeper Mission: We believe: commitment to preservation services, Greater Portland Landmarks Mission is to preserve and n An understanding of and connection with our revitalize the architectural fabric, history, and character history through architecture and landscapes saw record-breaking attendance at the of Greater Portland—renewing our neighborhoods, enriches our lives. Portland Observatory, and invested spurring economic development and keeping Portland n The design, quality and condition of the built one of the most livable cities in America. environment affect our sense of well-being and in strengthening and improving Vision: the economic viability of the community. programs, services and operations. Greater Portland’s long history and remarkable n Historic structures can be adapted to fit A highlight of the year was the adoption of Landmarks’ legacy of architecture, neighborhoods, parks modern uses, contribute to sustainability, and new three-year strategic plan with three major areas of and landscapes will continue to be a vital part of still maintain the integrity and character of the focus: advocacy, preservation services, and the Portland the area’s wonderful quality of life and vibrant original structure. n Observatory. Our goal is to be as effective as possible in economy. Portland residents and visitors will be The maintenance and enhancement of serving the community, engaging people, and demonstrat- drawn to, appreciate, protect and support the our historic buildings, landscapes and ing the positive benefits of historic preservation. It was historic fabric of the community, enriching their neighborhoods supports the livability, economic an exciting process chaired by Tom Dowd, working with lives and those of generations to come. health and overall value of greater Portland. an eleven-member steering team. The team analyzed cur- rent programs, reached out to community leaders and key stakeholders, and investigated similar organizations and “How will we know it’s us without our past?” national trends in the preservation field. They also learned – steinbeck, Grapes of Wrath how preservation is an essential tool for community revital- ization and economic development, and explored the link between preservation and environmental sustainability. To accomplish the plan, Landmarks’ board committed A Strategic Vision for the Future to significant investments in staff time, programs, and operations. The first is to double the time of Preservation 1. Save and revitalize historic properties including landscapes and areas Services Advisor Chris Closs to respond to increasing with historic character. requests for technical advice, field visits, and tax credit A. Galvanize community response to save and revitalize at-risk properties through advocacy, pre-assessments, and to help Landmarks stay in front of partnerships, preservation services, publicity, and direct investment, including launching the emerging preservation issues. The second is to hire full- new Places in Peril program and engaging with developers to protect and envision future uses for time Director of Development Kate Lewis, who joined historic properties. the staff in March, to broaden membership, engage mem- B. Use Safford House as a preservation hub and venue for public programs and events, community bers and donors in support of projects and issues, increase meetings, workshops and lectures. communications and visibility, and implement a robust C. Increase advocacy on a range of public issues that affect historic neighborhoods, buildings, and major gifts program. An essential part of the plan is to landscapes in the greater Portland area. engage interns to help with programs and outreach, and D. Collaborate with local preservation allies, neighborhood groups, and state and national train the preservationists of the future. organizations. Landmarks will strive to become more widely recog- 2. Increase use of preservation services by a broader range of Landmarks’ nized with sustainable financial support. A major priority constituencies. is to improve our communications, including our web site, A. reach out to property owners and sponsors of private and public sector economic development and interaction with the public. A second focal point is to and urban design initiatives with consultation and preservation services. improve our marketing to increase our visibility, expand B. Implement updated monitoring plans for the 14 historic property easements held by Landmarks. public awareness of the value of preservation, and to widen C. engage the public with preservation using a variety of strategies, including presenting an Old our base of support. A third goal is to expand learning House Trade Show, and relaunching the historic building Marker Program. Focus on energy opportunities for local third-graders through tours and efficiency, sustainability, and green building in programs and preservation services. classroom materials which bring local history to life. D. Encourage neighborhoods to pursue architectural surveys, National Register district and individual Strengthening Preservation Services and Outreach property nominations, and local historic designations. E. enhance access to Landmarks’ street files, library collections, and archives by coordinating with Landmarks strengthened the preservation services pro- other local and state entities and digitizing information on historic properties. gram to increase public access to preservation informa- tion, expand our role in advocacy, and provide technical 3. Operate the Portland Observatory as an educational resource for the and strategic advice to property owners and organizations. community and visiting national and international public. Preservation Services Advisor Chris Closs provided A. Greet, educate, and inspire 10,000+ local, national, international visitors each year while aspiring 59 field visits and consultations, conducted 11 historic to reach a high percentage of greater Portland schoolchildren. preservation tax credit pre-assessments, and responded B. engage the neighborhood, community, and City of Portland in understanding this historic to 71 telephone and email inquiries from property own- landmark as a model for best practices and value in historic preservation. ers in greater Portland. Among the buildings included 4. Make Landmarks widely recognized with sustainable financial support. in field visits were the Cumberland Club (1800), the A. Increase Landmarks’ operating budget by at least $100,000 annually to allocate staff resources to Durant Block (1908), the Lafayette Hotel (1903), Sacred strengthen programs, educational outreach, preservation services and advocacy. Heart/St. Dominic’s Church (1897), the Irish Heritage B. expand effectiveness of membership and communications programs through improving the Center (1888), and the 8th Maine Regiment Memorial website, participating in social media, and celebrating Landmarks’ 50th anniversary in 2014. (1891) on Peaks Island. C. raise capital funds needed to complete and sustain the Safford House renovation. Landmarks continued intensive assistance for Portland’s Masonic Temple (1910), which founded a 5. Focus governance and management on achievement of Landmarks’ strategic goals. new nonprofit friends group to support preserving the building. We also joined community leaders celebrat-

6 landmarks observer / Fall 2012 www.portlandlandmarks.org ing the newly preserved exterior of Westbrook’s Walker By far the most intense and controversial issue this Portland Observatory, reaching a wide array of students, Memorial Library (1893), which boasts a new slate roof, fiscal year, was the proposed conditional rezoning of the residents, and tourists. Jennifer Pollick, Manager of repaired masonry, and the reinstallation of its magnificent Williston West Church (1888) and Parish Hall (1904), Education Programs, was the key player in presenting these granite steps. Landmarks also helped sponsor a study of both city landmarks. The congregation sold the buildings programs, as were trustees Ruth Story and Sally Oldham. the masonry repair requirements and potential future to a new owner, who offered to rehabilitate both build- The year opened with a milestone event: the 50th preservation scenarios for Cape Elizabeth’s Goddard ings in exchange for flexibility on the zoning. Landmarks anniversary of the demolition of Union Station (1888) Mansion (1853). became involved because of the historic importance of on August 31, 1961, the event that spurred Portland’s Energy efficiency for existing buildings is a constant the church complex by architects John Calvin Stevens preservation movement and the founding of Greater challenge and, in response, Landmarks published a new and his mentor Francis Fassett, which was where the Portland Landmarks. More than 100 members and resource The Energy Efficient Old House: A workbook for modern Sunday School movement began. Landmarks friends gathered to look at pictures, reminisce, and hear homeowners, and presented five energy efficiency work- urged the city to require a performance bond to complete a presentation by John Marcigliano, author of All Aboard shops for realtors and property owners. Ninety two eight essential preservation projects, including repairing for Union Station. participants attended these informative sessions held in the tower and replacing the sanctuary’s slate roof. In June Over 180 people participated in public programs Portland, Falmouth, and South Portland. 2012, the City Council approved the conditional rezon- highlighting preservation in action along with current The quarterly Landmarks Observer newspaper con- ing, including the stronger requirements recommended advocacy. In October, “Preserving Ancient Trades” was tinued to provide information about current advocacy, by Landmarks. In July, several abutters appealed the the theme of an illustrated lecture featuring local arti- preservation techniques, and the story behind greater Council decision to the superior court, and the matter sans who had worked on two period rooms at the new Portland’s built environment. Landmarks again published is under review at the time of this writing. American Wing at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In the Maine Restoration Directory featuring over 40 pro- The Custom House (1866-74), designed by Alfred the spring, Landmarks and Maine Historical Society co- viders of preservation services. In addition, Landmarks’ B. Mullet, is one of the most important city landmarks, sponsored four panel discussions that explored landscapes Advisory Service continued to provide field visits of his- not only for its distinctive granite exterior, but also for in the greater Portland area. Topics including new initia- toric properties, adding reports and photographs to the its magnificent interior. During the year, the customs tives at Fort Williams Park, replacement of the Veterans archives in the Peabody Library. function moved out of the building and major capital and Martin’s Point bridges, reconsideration of Franklin Guided by the new strategic plan, Landmarks cre- improvement projects began. The US General Services and Spring Street corridors, and development along ated the new Places in Peril program to focus attention Administration (GSA), owner of local federal buildings, Portland’s waterfront. and resources to save significant historic properties in approved Landmarks as an official consulting party on its An enthusiastic group of 60 volunteer docents gave

photos from left to right: On Flag Day at the Portland Observatory, kids enjoyed hearing children’s author Lynn Plourde read her book The First Feud. Christine Cantwell and Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. shared period letters and photographs with the John Calvin Stevens Society at the John Marshall Brown House. Mark Johnson, Nancy Montgomery, Curtis Bohlen, Steve Bromage, and Hilary Bassett envisioned interpretive panels for the new Veterans Bridge. the greater Portland area. Our goal is to draw attention preservation and that of the Gignoux Courthouse (1911). guided tours of the Portland Observatory (1807) and of to vulnerable sites and serve as a catalyst for adaptive This status allows us to participate in construction meet- Portland neighborhoods. The 17th class of Portland’s use and community revitalization. Summer intern Max ings about projects on each of the landmark buildings. History Docents (PHD) graduated, bringing 14 new Yeston helped set up the program and research the his- Transportation projects that affect historic districts docents to Landmarks’ volunteer force. Marjorie Getz toric significance of the nominees. (see story on page 5) or serve as community gateways dominated many of the became PHD coordinator organizing the program and discussions by the public issues committee. Landmarks recruiting and training over 50 new docents for seven Taking the Lead in Historic Preservation Advocacy consulted with the Maine Department of Transportation area organizations that focus on local history. Landmarks’ Public Issues Committee, chaired by Sally on the design of the new Veterans Bridge, and served on From July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, 10,630 visitors Oldham, focused on developing core principles for the advisory committee for a new Martin’s Point Bridge. toured the Portland Observatory. Visitors came from 48 Portland’s elected mayor, saving landmark buildings, Landmarks convened property owners and participated states, 8 Canadian provinces, and 41 countries. In the exploring a potential new historic district, and participating in design charettes to consider the redesign of the Spring spring, 1,167 students and chaperones climbed to the top in transportation-related issues that impact historic areas. Street Arterial, which links the West End and Old Port of the Observatory in school tours, and used new pre- One of the most extraordinary experiences of the year areas. In addition, Landmarks participated in delibera- and post-visit materials. Many of the students also toured was engaging with the 15 candidates for Portland’s first tions about zoning requirements along West Commercial the Eastern Cemetery (1668), where the Observatory’s elected mayor since 1923. Landmarks crafted four core Street that impact the West End Historic District. Captain Lemuel Moody is buried. On Flag Day, June principles endorsed by the majority of candidates includ- India Street came to the fore as several new construc- 14th, 463 people toured the tower, and enjoyed sea songs ing our new elected mayor Michael Brennan. tion proposals moved ahead, highlighting the fragility by David Peloquin and storytelling by Lynn Plourde and of the neighborhood where Portland’s first settlements Jim Sollers, author and illustrator of the children’s book Landmarks’ Core Principles for Portland: began. With encouragement from the planning board, The First Feud. 1. Preserving Portland’s historic buildings and and information from our 2002 survey of the area, In addition to providing tours, Landmarks stewards landscapes is critical to sustaining its competitive Landmarks is working with City staff to explore the pos- the Observatory building, which is owned by the City advantage as a world class city. sibility of a new historic district in the area. The timing of Portland. This year the City allocated funds to paint 2. Portland’s historic preservation ordinance and is important as efforts to reintegrate Franklin Street into the tower and replace the windows (the windows are designated districts and landmarks have proven the city fabric move ahead this year. not original) to solve ongoing problems with water infil- their success, over 21 years, as catalysts for Finally, Landmarks representatives were active in dis- tration. Landmarks is working closely with Portland’s economic development and revitalization. cussions of the future of Congress Square Plaza, includ- historic preservation and buildings departments and the 3. As the City strives toward its vision of a ing a proposal by the new owners of the Eastland Hotel state historic preservation office to devise a plan for the “Sustainable Portland” – a clean environment, (1927, 1964) to build an event space on part of the plaza. windows which solves the water problems. Work will economic well-being and a vital community – Landmarks supports high-functioning well-designed begin in fall 2012. historic preservation and adaptive reuse are very public space, which also could incorporate new archi- From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2011, Landmarks served 377 important components of its sustainability strategy. tecture on part of the plaza. participants in walking tours of the Old Port and the 4. It is critically important for the City to invest High Street/State Street area. Beginning in our next fiscal adequate resources in its historic preservation and Teaching Preservation, Architecture and History year, based on our strategic plan, Landmarks will be tak- planning staff, and its own historic structures and Landmarks offered educational tours, lectures, programs ing a three-year break from regularly scheduled walking landscapes. and events and provided tours and interpretation at the continued on page 9 www.portlandlandmarks.org landmarks observer / Fall 2012 7 DONORS TO GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS We thank the following donors for their gifts and memberships between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012

Life Members ■ ■ Darlene C. & Additional ■ ■ Peter & Barbara Shaw ■ ■ Carla Di Scala ■ ■ Ginger Lawson ■ ■ Katy Rydell ■ ■ Connie Harrison Shingle ($125) ■ ■ Mark Jarrell ■ ■ Mr. & Mrs. ■ ■ Holly Doggett & ■ ■ Christopher Lee ■ ■ R.F. Rylander ■ ■ Cynthia M. Henriques Bagala Window Works ■ ■ Contributors Elizabeth Astor ■ ■ ■ ■ Elena Schmidt Peter Sheldon Daryl Turicek ■ ■ Alex Lehnen ■ ■ M. Curt Sachs, AIA ■ ■ W. B. Hocker Breakwater ■ ■ Mr. & Mrs. ■ ■ ($100+) ■ ■ ■ ■ Technology, Inc. Kathryn Smith Linda Silka & Larry Smith Frances & John Dooley ■ ■ Roger Libbey ■ ■ Ashley Salisbury ■ ■ Georgia Howe Norman G. Brown ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carriage House Marjorie Twombly Susan S. Abt Winthrop & Beatrice M. Dorbacker ■ ■ Craig G. Lorimer ■ ■ Cornelia Santomenna ■ ■ Norma & Charles Kamar ■ ■ Joan B. Burns ■ ■ Margaret Smith ■ ■ Studio Architects Edward & Eliza Dorsey ■ ■ Mark & Marcia Love ■ ■ Eleanor Conant ■ ■ Jane Kolkhorst ■ ■ Madeleine G. Corson ■ ■ Additional Deborah Andrews ■ ■ Kenneth Spirer & ■ ■ Committee to Restore Mr. & Mrs. F.D. Dorsey ■ ■ Kathleen Luke Saunders ■ ■ Douglas R. Johnson ■ ■ Harry W. Konkel ■ ■ the Abyssinian Ellen Bailey Joan Leitzer ■ ■ ■ ■ Contributors William C. Dow ■ ■ Drs. Robert & Joseph Scala ■ ■ Barbara Kapp ■ ■ ■ ■ Mallory Kirk Marshall & ■ ■ ■ ■ CWS Architects Dr. Warren C. & Anne & James Stanley ■ ■ ■ ■ ($250+) William C. and Maxine Barbara Luke Judith Scott ■ ■ Bill Laliberte Peter Haffenreffer ■ ■ Jane Baldwin ■ ■ Paul S. & Doris J. East Brown Cow W. Duffy ■ ■ Gloria MacGregor ■ ■ Mason Sears ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Greg & Tracy Lanou Zareen Taj Mirza Paula Craighead & ■ ■ ■ ■ Joan R. Bassett Stevens ■ ■ GEI Consultants, Inc. The Duggan Family ■ ■ Kathleen G. Maguire ■ ■ Richard J. Servidio & ■ ■ ■ ■ Michael E. Saucier Eric D. & Marcie K. Lister Sheila Paine & Judith ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Thomas George Beck & Holmes & Didi Stockly ■ ■ The Hatcher Group – Alice Eagleson ■ ■ Maine Historic Allison M. McLaughlin ■ ■ Steinhauer ■ ■ Keri D. Lord Jim & Anne Cram ■ ■ John Hatcher Kerri Ann Jones Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. ■ ■ ■ ■ Alison Eckert Preservation Pamela Shaw ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Margaret P. Stewart Charles Hall & Victoria A. Loring ■ ■ ■ ■ Scott L. Benson & Sullivan Keller Williams Realty – ■ ■ Gunnar Elofson Commission ■ ■ Deborah S. Shinn Lisa French ■ ■ John & Mary Sue Love Elizabeth Gallie ■ ■ Kristin G. Sweeney Michael Sweatt ■ ■ ■ ■ C.R. Mainville ■ ■ ■ ■ Mr. David Emery Linda Silka & Larry Smith ■ ■ John Calvin William & Ann Hall Helena MacDonald ■ ■ ■ ■ Victoria & Erno ■ ■ Nathan Szanton Kolbert Building ■ ■ ■ ■ Berry Manter ■ ■ ■ ■ Gavin L. Engler Daniel D. Skwire ■ ■ Anne Eliot Hiatt Sally & Al Martin ■ ■ Stevens Giving Bonebakker ■ ■ Matt Thayer & Mid-Maine ■ ■ ■ ■ Michael P. Marchetti ■ ■ ■ ■ Suzanne Ewing Christine Smith ■ ■ Society $1,000+ Darlene C. & ■ ■ George* & Margaret Hazlett Mark McAuliffe Restoration, Inc. ■ ■ ■ ■ David Marsden ■ ■ John M. Fein David Smith & ■ ■ ■ ■ Mark Jarrell Deborah Brett ■ ■ Edward A. & Mills Whitaker ■ ■ Judith Toohey ■ ■ ■ ■ Anonymous ■ ■ Audrey & Rudi Mason Alison Barker ■ ■ Perryn & Scott Ferris Sybil R. McCarthy Denis Lachman & Russell & Barbara ■ ■ Architects, LLC ■ ■ Crandall Toothaker Justin & Rachel Alfond ■ ■ ■ ■ Nicholas M. Mavodones ■ ■ Duane Snow Kiya Smith Briggs Anne Torrey Fisher ■ ■ Daphne & ■ ■ Portland’s Choice Realty ■ ■ Unum Matching ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Elizabeth Astor ■ ■ ■ ■ Mrs. Sally B. Maynard Clinton & Anne Snyder Zareen Taj Mirza ■ ■ Charlotte & Fletcher* Gifts Program Ryan Fisher Richard Meyer ■ ■ Seacoast Scaffold & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hilary D. Bassett ■ ■ Sarah S. Meacham Brown ■ ■ Dorothea B. Foss Ellen Mayne Phil Spalding & ■ ■ Philip L. & Gloria S. Equipment Company ■ ■ Barbara Vestal & ■ ■ ■ ■ Gregory W. Boulos ■ ■ ■ ■ Lynn Coffin Daniel E. O’Leary ■ ■ Jae & Jeff Brown Ned Chester Gerry A. Foster Mark McAuliffe Meyer ■ ■ Sheldon Slate ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Jane G. Briggs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Kelley McDaniel Ron & Christine Spinella Linda J. Murnik Products Co. Inc. Susan & Christopher Carroll, AIA ■ ■ John Watson & Hugh T. French ■ ■ ■ ■ Robert Cleaves & ■ ■ ■ ■ Dr. Bruce St. Thomas ■ ■ ■ ■ Malcolm Rogers ■ ■ Joseph Conforti Nancy Brain Margaret Gaertner Marion McDonald Mary B. Najarian Stone Henge Restoration ■ ■ Jane Batzell ■ ■ ■ ■ Anne Stanley ■ ■ ■ ■ Kathryn Smith ■ ■ Constance J. Cushman ■ ■ Jane Costello Wellehan ■ ■ Arthur Gaffar Christine & Stephen Bruce & Patricia Nelson The Thaxter Company ■ ■ ■ ■ Madeleine G. Corson ■ ■ McDuffie Anne Stephenson ■ ■ ■ ■ Becki & Bill Thomas ■ ■ Howard H. & ■ ■ Nicholas & Lisa Witte ■ ■ Francesca Richard K. Newell ttl-architects ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Josephine H. Detmer Mary Louise McGregor Gary Stern & Demetrios ■ ■ ■ ■ Susan B. Dana ■ ■ Robert & Deborah Young Galluccio-Steele Mr. & Mrs. Turner Barker Insurance ■ ■ ■ ■ Thomas & Sarah Dowd Lemuel Moody ■ ■ ■ ■ Nancy McKusick Karabetsos John Van C. Parker ■ ■ Josephine H. Detmer ■ ■ Daniel & Frances Zilkha Joan Garber Van Dam Architecture ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Mr. & Mrs. Josiah H. ■ ■ ■ ■ Elizabeth McGrady & Naomi H. Stevens Miles Parker & Design Members ($100) Charles deSieyes & ■ ■ Anne B. Zill Lori Garon & Timothy Drummond, Jr. Carol Ward Cloudman Jim Ohannes ■ ■ Paul S. & Doris J. ■ ■ David & Mel Paul ■ ■ Tom & Diana Allen ■ ■ Thomas & ■ ■ ■ ■ Stevens ■ ■ ■ ■ Warden & Betsy Family and Eric H. Gay Richard & Karen Rasmussen & Historic ■ ■ Richard Anderson Elizabeth Elliman Barbara Merrill ■ ■ Henrietta F. Stewart Dilworth ■ ■ Caroline D. Glassman Manuel Pena House Gala ■ ■ Individual ■ ■ John F. Bauman ■ ■ ■ ■ Wyatt & Rachel Garfield ■ ■ Daphne & Kathy Stewart ■ ■ Henry & Lucy Donovan ■ ■ Matthew & Lynn Lynn & Ted Reese ■ ■ Victoria & Erno ■ ■ Members Richard Meyer ■ ■ Sponsors Marjorie Getz & ■ ■ Mary C. Doughty Goldfarb Daniel Strauss ■ ■ Kathleen & Bonebakker ■ ■ ■ ■ Bangor Savings Bank David Tourangeau (up to $99) ■ ■ Philip L. Meyer ■ ■ ■ ■ William C. Dow Walter B. & Nancy Struve Charles Remmel ■ ■ ■ ■ Jim & Julia Brady ■ ■ Richard T. & ■ ■ Jim Millinger ■ ■ ■ ■ Building Envelope ■ ■ Ronald & ■ ■ Susan S. Abt Marcia Goldfarb Mark Sundermann & Elizabeth Rennie ■ ■ Cate Gilbane Russell & Barbara ■ ■ Specialists, Inc. ■ ■ Eileen Monahan Patricia Ianni ■ ■ Elizabeth Dubois ■ ■ Al & Mary Ahlers Carol Goloff Robert R. Renwick ■ ■ Briggs ■ ■ Roger & ■ ■ ■ ■ Curtis Thaxter ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Alice Eagleson ■ ■ Roberta & Peter Monro & Jill Block Deborah Swan Janet E. Roberts ■ ■ Mrs. Carol Adams Charlotte Brown ■ ■ Betty Gilmore ■ ■ ■ ■ Dead River Company ■ ■ ■ ■ Peter S. Eastman ■ ■ Stan Goodnow H. Allen & Susan Gina Tangney Janice B. Rowe ■ ■ Roger B. & Paula A. ■ ■ Cyrus & Patricia Hagge John & Ann Carman ■ ■ ■ ■ Mooney ■ ■ H.M. Payson ■ ■ Elizabeth Ehrenfeld Allen Ward I. & Linda Graffam Michael & Wendy Taylor ■ ■ Joel & Carolyn Russ ■ ■ ■ ■ Michael & Chris & Carolyn Colpitts ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Diane Morency ■ ■ Keller Williams Realty - ■ ■ Gunnar & Ingrid Elofson ■ ■ Pamela Ames Tom & Margery Gruber Ted Tedesco ■ ■ Mary Alice & Arthur Claire Hammen ■ ■ Joseph Conforti The Hatcher Group ■ ■ ■ ■ Margaret & Mason ■ ■ ■ ■ Dorothea B. Foss ■ ■ Seth Amoroso Francis J. & Marion* Elizabeth N. Thayer Schassberger ■ ■ John & Ellen Knox ■ ■ Ken Dardick & Judy ■ ■ Monaghan Guthrie Morfit ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Foss Company ■ ■ Henry C. & Ingrid Elliott & DeeDee ■ ■ John B. Andrews Stephen & Mary Jo Stein ■ ■ Woodworks, Inc. ■ ■ Sibyl W. & Mark L. Haley Linda J. Murnik Thomas Schwartz ■ ■ Carol Fritz ■ ■ William D. & Deborah Kolkhorst ■ ■ Warden & Betsy ■ ■ Residential ■ ■ ■ ■ Dugan Murphy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Andrews Jon F. Hall & Barbara Frederic Thompson Jean C. Semonite ■ ■ Harry W. Konkel Dilworth Edmund J. Gardner, Jr. Mortgage Services Loewenberg-Irlandy ■ ■ Carolyn Murray ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ted Angel Richard & Sarah Alice & Richard Spencer ■ ■ Susan Konkel ■ ■ Henry & Lucy Donovan Lori Garon & Timothy ■ ■ The Danforth Group, ■ ■ Ann Haller ■ ■ Mr. & Mrs. Thompson ■ ■ Cloudman ■ ■ Tess Armstrong Thomas & ■ ■ HuuKhanh Le ■ ■ Mary C. Doughty Jack Zinn ■ ■ Stephen K. & Peter L. Murray ■ ■ Jane & Joseph Thrift Karen Stoughton ■ ■ Capt. William & Margot ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Robert & Linda Ayotte Sharon & Dan Miller Ronald & Elizabeth ■ ■ Judy Halpert William M. Murray, Jr. ■ ■ ■ ■ Event Hosts Gatchell ■ ■ Sharon Townshend Daniel Strauss ■ ■ Dubois Ann M. Babbitt James & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Dawn E. Hamilton Timothy A. Napolitano Bob & Kathy Whelan Edward & Joyce Gervais ■ ■ Arthur Turner Victoria & Marjorie Moody ■ ■ Jack and Noreen Evans Patrick Babcock ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Karen Hamilton Neal Dow Memorial Robert Swerdlow Caroline D. Glassman ■ ■ Valerie Vaughn ■ ■ Manny Morgan & ■ ■ James & Robert Bahm Host Committee ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Eric & Elizabeth Handley Bruce & Patricia Nelson Becki & Bill Thomas Gordon F. Grimes ■ ■ Barbara Vestal & Chris Corbett Rebecca Evarts Dr. Warren C. & Jane ■ ■ Eleanor G. Ames ■ ■ Jerry Hankinson ■ ■ Kenneth & Mary Nelson Ned Chester ■ ■ Philip Thompson ■ ■ ■ ■ Tom S. Hanson & ■ ■ Norm & Sally Nelson Gordon F. & Anne Grimes Baldwin ■ ■ Elizabeth Astor ■ ■ Hanover Ironworks ■ ■ Jane V. Nelson ■ ■ Bill & Marion Vierow ■ ■ Jane & Joseph Thrift ■ ■ Elizabeth Kubik ■ ■ ■ ■ Sally & Ted Oldham Telly Halkias & John & Georgia Bancroft ■ ■ John Bennett & Abby ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Seth H. Harkness Pris Nelson Celia Vistica Bob & Martha Timothy Angela Wingate Philip C. Haughey ■ ■ ■ ■ Daniel & Elinor Redmond Suzi Barbee Snyder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ R.J. Harper Ben & Anne Niles Mr. & Mrs. Neil Wallace Helen Tupper-Southard Janet Henry & Pamela Hawkes & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ David & Gail Robinson Betty Barrett Bill & Susan Bennett ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Vernon Moore Scott Teas ■ ■ Martha Elliot & Karl A. Ann & Ted Noyes Diana J. Washburn Lee Urban ■ ■ Donna Roggenthien & William & Debra Barry ■ ■ Gregory W. Boulos ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hartman, Jr. Anne Eliot Hiatt Daniel Hildreth ■ ■ Nicholas Noyes & Dorothy Wasilewski Dr. & Mrs. C.B. Voss Ron Leeking Jim Beaulieu ■ ■ Jane G. Briggs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Eileen Harvard Margaret Hourigan Jane Hurd & Roger Thomas L. Hinkle ■ ■ Mrs. Donald A. Webster Diana J. Washburn ■ ■ Joan M. Ross Colleen C. Bedard & ■ ■ Madeleine G. Corson ■ ■ ■ ■ Severance ■ ■ Edward Hobler & Joan Hatch Robert J. O’Brien ■ ■ Lauren Webster ■ ■ Breda M. & David White ■ ■ Nan Sawyer Amy Alward ■ ■ William & Barbara* ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Douglas R. Johnson David Garrity ■ ■ Peter & Maryann Mark B. Oien Martha & Charles Welty Helen A. Woodbrey ■ ■ Amy Shinn Marta & Bob Bent Davisson ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hathaway ■ ■ Peter & Nancy Kaye Herbert F. Janick, III & ■ ■ Marvin J. Olsen & Judith Wentzell Oliver Woshinsky & ■ ■ Jill & Bob Blackwood, Jr. ■ ■ Eliza W. Eastman Deborah Shinn ■ ■ ■ ■ Kathleen Janick Philip C. Haughey Timothy J. Honquest ■ ■ Patricia Garrett Nancy & Sam Ladd ■ ■ Robert B. West, Jr. ■ ■ Seth & Laura Fecych Ken Blaschke ■ ■ Harland H. Eastman ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Stephen & Edward Hawes Paula & ■ ■ Eleanor York Susan & Jake Lucas ■ ■ Virginia M. Wright Sprague Mr. & Mrs. ■ ■ Marjorie Getz & David Carolyn Jenks ■ ■ Pamela Hawkes & Nicholas Pancoast ■ ■ Mary G. Lynch ■ ■ Yarmouth ■ ■ Gene & Ruth Story Peter T. C. Bramhall Tourangeau ■ ■ R. Christian & Scott Teas ■ ■ Carol A. Papciak Business Partners ■ ■ ■ ■ Historical Society ■ ■ Christian & Rosalind Dr. Kaitlin A. Briggs ■ ■ Cate & Dick Gilbane Anna Marie & ■ ■ ■ ■ Vicky Johnston Cynthia Haynes-Davis Judith Parker ■ ■ Magnuson ■ ■ Yarmouth Village John Thron Stephanie Bruni Granite ($500+) ■ ■ Roger & Betty Gilmore ■ ■ Carol F. Kessler ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ W. B. Hocker Miles Parker Nancy N. Masterton ■ ■ Improvement Society ■ ■ ■ ■ James B. Zimpritch & Jeanne McGovern Bull Bangor Savings Bank ■ ■ ■ ■ Lynn & Harry W. Konkel ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Theodore Holmes David & Mel Paul Robert & Deborah Young Lynda Means Janet C. McCaa ■ ■ Martha B. Burke ■ ■ Building Envelope Matthew Goldfarb ■ ■ Peter M. & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ John Reed & Jay Clinton C. Pearson Jeff McCarthy & ■ ■ James S. Burns Specialists ■ ■ Stephen & Kathleen S. Leslie Houghton ■ ■ Additional Charlotte Perillo ■ ■ Frederick Martha Zimicki ■ ■ The Heritage Company Mary Jo Kolkhorst ■ ■ Mr. & Mrs. Juliana P. Little ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ David & Everett R. Perlman Thompson Michael & Clemence Allan J. Caldwell Contributors Coppersmiths LLC ■ ■ Harry W. Konkel ■ ■ Janet C. McCaa Ann Archino Howe ■ ■ Mertaugh Phippsburg Historic ■ ■ ■ ■ Christine Cantwell (up to $99) H.M. Payson ■ ■ Tom & Amy Landry, Members ($500) ■ ■ ■ ■ Ms. Georgia Howe ■ ■ Dr. & Mrs. George Preservation ■ ■ Leonard & ■ ■ J.B. Brown & Sons BENCHMARK Ralph Carmona ■ ■ ■ ■ McNeil, Jr. ■ ■ Nathaniel R. Hull Commission Pamela & John S. Philip Scavotto & Merle Nelson ■ ■ ■ ■ Monaghan Residential & ■ ■ Thomas Caron Ames II Michael & ■ ■ ■ ■ Cecilia Caldwell ■ ■ Nicholas Nikazmerad Stephen Hunt Teresa Pinney Woodworks, Inc. Commercial Real Estate ■ ■ Patricia Chase ■ ■ ■ ■ Clemence Mertaugh ■ ■ ■ ■ Stephen R.* & Helen Stephen Poulos ■ ■ ■ ■ Peter & Pam Plumb Hilary & Tom Jacobs Richard E. Plunkett ■ ■ Susan & Jake Lucas ■ ■ Residential Mortgage ■ ■ Walter & Ellie Christie Aylward ■ ■ Christopher Monkhouse ■ ■ ■ ■ John & Elizabeth ■ ■ Malcolm Poole Stephen & Victoria Poole Services ■ ■ Althea Bennett McGirr ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Portia & Joshua Clark Mrs. Peter Barnard Serrage Peter Monro & Jill Block Carolyn Jenks ■ ■ ■ ■ Gisele & Dan Rabata Laurence & ■ ■ Lyn Means & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Pamela K. Cleghorn Nancy & Andre Benoit Brick ($250+) Laura Newman & ■ ■ Thomas Johnson Elizabeth Pope ■ ■ Sally W. Rand Jim Zimpritch ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Additional Jeffrey Norris Dr. Irvin Cohen, Jr. ■ ■ ■ ■ Marta & Robert Bent Archetype-Architects R. Christian & Vicky Portland Public Library ■ ■ ■ ■ Janice B. Rowe Marta Morse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Robert & Susan Nielsen Mary Murray B. ■ ■ Bruce Brown Cunningham Security Contributors Johnston Kathleen Potrepka ■ ■ ■ ■ Susan & Frank Ruch Norm & Sally Nelson ■ ■ Coleman ■ ■ Systems Ben & Ann Niles ■ ■ ■ ■ Norm Buttrick Kenneth E. Jones Pownal Scenic & ■ ■ ($500+) ■ ■ W. M. & Arlene Sally & Ted Oldham ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ann & Ted Noyes Lynda Conner ■ ■ Pamela K. Cleghorn Curtis Thaxter Erik Jorgensen & Historical Society ■ ■ ■ ■ Schwind, Jr. Nan Sawyer Christopher W. Closs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Harold & Peggy Osher Roxy Corson Tamara Risser ■ ■ Malcolm Collins Dead River Company ■ ■ Caroline & ■ ■ ■ ■ James B. & Lynn Shaffer John & Elizabeth Mark A. Fernandez ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Peter & Pam Plumb Michael Costin ■ ■ Avery Yale Kamila & Vaughan Pratt ■ ■ Bert & Mary Cook, Jr. Developers Collaborative ■ ■ ■ ■ Kenneth Spirer & Serrage Jane Moody ■ ■ ■ ■ Richard Coyne Adam C.N. Hill ■ ■ ■ ■ Predevelopment LLC Victoria Poole Anne & Harry Pringle Abigail & Nathaniel ■ ■ ■ ■ Joan Leitzer Gene & Ruth Story Nicholas Noyes & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Hancock Lumber ■ ■ Sally W. Rand Paula Craighead Barbara Kapp ■ ■ Susan L. Ransom Cram ■ ■ Matt Thayer & ■ ■ Anna Marie & Margaret Hourigan ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Company Margaret Hazlett ■ ■ Edward M. & Jim & Anne Cram John Kauffmann ■ ■ Edward M. & Karen Mrs. Robert Cullinan John E. Thron ■ ■ ■ ■ James B & ■ ■ Jacobs Glass, Inc. Karen A. Rea ■ ■ Dennis Crowley & ■ ■ Cassandra J. Kellogg A. Rea Mary Ellen Deschenes & ■ ■ John Turk ■ ■ Wright-Ryan Lynn Shaffer ■ ■ ■ ■ Bruce Redford ■ ■ ■ ■ David Talbott Ocean Gate Realty, LLC ■ ■ Frank Rodway Carol F. Kessler Frank & Sharon Reilly ■ ■ Jos Van Mierlo Construction John Ryan & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Random Orbit, LLC ■ ■ Christopher & Mrs. Robert Cullinan ■ ■ Joseph Kilmartin ■ ■ Elizabeth Rennie Bonnie & Jonathan Dietz Jenny Scheu ■ ■ Philip J. & ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Resurgence Engineering Special Thanks: Janet I. Villiotte Linda Sauer Peter Cyr ■ ■ Sandra King ■ ■ Robert R. Riley Peter F. Donnelly ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ & Preservation, Inc. Aurora Provisions ■ ■ Eleanor Conant JoAnn Daigle ■ ■ ■ ■ Richard F. Foss Francis Fassett ■ ■ Jane Costello Wellehan James Nelson Kise & Priscilla T. Rines ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SMRT, Inc. Double Cross Vodka Saunders Diane Davison Sarah Smith ■ ■ Mr. and Mrs. Members ($250) ■ ■ Douglas & Judith Doralyn Roberts ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ George Gilmore Taggart Gnome Landscaping Woodbury Philip Scavotto & Beth L. DeTine Jeffrey N. Kline ■ ■ Janet E. Roberts ■ ■ ■ ■ Construction, Inc. ■ ■ Charles deSieyes & Cecilia Caldwell ■ ■ ■ ■ Bernard & Phyllis Givertz Minott’s Flowers ■ ■ Oliver Woshinsky & Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nan Kollias ■ ■ Frank Rodway ■ ■ Carol Ward ■ ■ ■ ■ Turina Wines ■ ■ W. M. & Arlene Dewey ■ ■ Stephen K. & Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. Patricia Garrett Dr. Sylvia K. Kraemer ■ ■ Joanne Romano ■ ■ ■ ■ Charles W.H. & Schwind, Jr. ■ ■ Judy Halpert Verrill Dana, LLP ■ ■ ■ ■ Eric Dexter ■ ■ Rosemont Market & Anne B. Zill Mr. & Mrs. ■ ■ Emily Wiederkehr Marylee Dodge ■ ■ ■ ■ Aurelia C. Scott & ■ ■ Bonnie & Jonathan Dietz James S. Kriger Rothschild Hanover Ironworks Bakery ■ ■ Harland H. Eastman Robert E. Krug ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Karen Harris Kathryn & John Dion Bill Laliberte ■ ■ Jean Russo

8 landmarks observer / Fall 2012 www.portlandlandmarks.org INTRODUCING * Deceased ** Please note these donors made gifts and pledge payments Annual Report THE JOHN HOW HOUSE between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 continued from page 7 CIRCA: 1817 Greater Portland Landmarks has made every effort to record donor tours to focus on programs at the Observatory and other names properly. We apologize for any errors. Please contact Kate White Lewis, Director of Development, educational outreach. Happily, Maine Historical Society at 207-774-5561 ext. 105 with any corrections. has taken on the Old Port tours and Landmarks docents will remain active ambassadors to the history of our city.

John Calvin ■ ■ Gene & Ruth Story ■ ■ Claire Hammen Building a Firm Foundation for Strategic Initiatives Stevens Society ■ ■ Taggart ■ ■ Lucy Hannington Construction, Inc. ■ ■ Event Supporters Staci Hanscom Implementing the new strategic plan is an exciting ■ ■ Unum ■ ■ R.J. Harper challenge for Landmarks. With leadership from board ■ ■ Chris Cantwell ■ ■ WBRC Architects ■ ■ Val Hart ■ ■ Engineers Timothy J. Honquest & ■ ■ Barbara Harvey president Marjorie Getz, we spent significant time Marvin Olsen ■ ■ Robin & Rob Whitten ■ ■ Roland Hawkes reviewing and improving administrative and financial ■ ■ Thom Rhoads & ■ ■ John Henderson Rosa Scarcelli In Memory of ■ ■ Andy Hinkens systems, laying the groundwork for the plan priorities, ■ ■ Rosemont Market ■ ■ William Toohey ■ ■ Thomas Hinkle & Bakery and strengthening our base of support. These initial steps Stunning but comfortable brick federal style home ■ ■ Norm Hjort ■ ■ Earle G. Landmarks have created a strong foundation to move ahead with the in fine condition. Outstanding privacy yet within Shettleworth, Jr. ■ ■ John Houghton walking distance to downtown and Portland’s Old Port. Lectures and ■ ■ Bill Howison objectives of the plan. ■ ■ Turina Wines Additional lot available. A rare and special value! Programs ■ ■ Nina Jarrell We implemented refinements to our internal bud- $794,000. ■ ■ Doug Johnson Designated Gifts ■ ■ Mayor Michael ■ ■ Christian Johnston geting, financial reporting, annual work-planning and Preservation Brennan Advisory Services ■ ■ Steve Bromage ■ ■ Kenneth Jones management. These activities have been ably led by ■ ■ ■ ■ Madeleine Kapp ■ ■ Charles W.H. & Bill Brownell Sharon Colgan, Office and Financial Manager, work- Marylee Dodge ■ ■ Dennis Carr ■ ■ Robert Kelley

■ ■ ■ ■ Morton-Kelly Charitable ■ ■ Ben Coombs Bob Krug ing closely with treasurer Tom Dowd and the Finance Ed Gardner Nan Sawyer Trust ■ ■ Patrick Costin ■ ■ Turner Kruysman Committee. Once again, Landmarks hired Runyon 151 Newbury Street, Portland, Maine ■ ■ Phineas & Mary Louise ■ ■ Terry DeWan ■ ■ Denis Lachman 207-773-1919 Sprague ■ ■ Steve DiMillo ■ ■ Bill Laliberte Kersteen Ouellette to conduct the annual accounting

■ ■ www.oceangaterealty.com Phineas W. Sprague ■ ■ Dick Gilbane ■ ■ Julie Larry audit. At the time of this writing, the audit had not Memorial Foundation ■ ■ ■ ■ Alex Jaegerman Ginger Lawson

■ ■ been completed, but financial reports will be available Advisory Service ■ ■ Mark Johnson Candice Thornton Lee

■ ■ ■ ■ Jean Leonard ■ ■ Stephen Hunt Theo Holtwijk at the annual meeting September 20, 2012. Please call

■ ■ ■ ■ Andy Lilienthal ■ ■ Richard J. Servidio & John Marcigliano the office at 774-5561 ext. 103 if you would like a copy Allison M. McLaughlin ■ ■ David Marshall ■ ■ Keri Lord

■ ■ Richard & Sarah ■ ■ Markos Miller ■ ■ Susan Lucas of the financial statements. Thompson ■ ■ Bill Needelman ■ ■ Walter Lunt With partial funding from Efficiency Maine Trust, ■ ■ Lauren Webster ■ ■ Robin Neely ■ ■ Pete Lyons

■ ■ ■ ■ Stanton Maloney Landmarks replaced a failing boiler and air condition- Library Sally Oldham ■ ■ Anne Pringle ■ ■ Bob Mathews ■ ■ Suzanne Ewing ers with a new energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and ■ ■ Lynn Shaffer ■ ■ Joe McKenna cooling (HVAC) system for the Safford House (1858). Education ■ ■ Alan Stearns ■ ■ Lynda Means

■ ■ Margaret E. Burnham ■ ■ Arron Sturgis ■ ■ Michael Mertaugh Efficiency Maine sees the project as a good example of

Charitable Trust ■ ■ ■ ■ Peter Taggart Daphne Meyer ■ ■ how new technologies can help historic buildings oper- William C. & ■ ■ ■ ■ Joyce Taylor Sharon Miller Maxine W. Duffy ■ ■ Patrick Morin ate more sustainably. Now, we have reliable heating and ■ ■ Dawn E. & Gary Observatory- ■ ■ Stephanie Neales Hamilton cooling, better energy efficiency, and significant cost sav- Special Thanks ■ ■ Norman Nelson ■ ■ Morton-Kelly ■ ■ Nicholas Noyes ings. Mac Collins and the Building Committee continue Charitable Trust ■ ■ Toni Buzzeo ■ ■ Sally G. Oldham ■ ■ Angeli Perrow to guide preservation projects for Landmarks’ building. Observatory ■ ■ Ted Oldham ■ ■ Lynn Plourde ■ ■ Consultant Al Whitaker conducted a comprehensive Bar Lola ■ ■ Caroline Paras ■ ■ Connie Smith ■ ■ Donatelli’s Tailor Shop ■ ■ Pam Parkes study of Landmarks’ library with support from a grant ■ ■ Chris Van Dusen ■ ■ Douglas R. Johnson ■ ■ Reene Patterson from the National Endowment for the Humanities. ■ ■ Liliana’s Laundromat Volunteers ■ ■ David Paul ■ ■ Silly’s ■ ■ Gail Peabody The Board established a Library Task Force, led by ■ ■ Michelle Amero ■ ■ Regina Phillips Special Projects ■ ■ Bob Armitage Gordon Grimes, to review and implement the recom- ■ ■ ■ ■ Cordelia Pitman Richard T. Gilbane ■ ■ Jesse Aronson ■ ■ mendations for improved preservation of and access ■ ■ Pamela Plumb Ward I. Graffam ■ ■ Marc Bagala ■ ■ Roxanne Quimby to library collections. ■ ■ Suzi Barbee Center for ■ ■ Jed Rathband ■ ■ Peter Bass The Development Committee, chaired by Norm ■ ■ Betsey Remage-Healey Over 3 Generations of Quality Craftsmanship Architecture & ■ ■ Mary Berry ■ ■ David Robinson Nelson, worked hard this year to expand participation in Specializing in Historical & Architectural Restorations Preservation/ ■ ■ Joyce K. Bibber ■ ■ Joan Ross Slate Roofs n Copper Gutters n Copper Cornicing Safford House** ■ ■ Selma Botman the John Calvin Stevens (JCS) Society, donors of $1,000 ■ ■ Susan Sargent ■ ■ Phyllis Boyle ■ ■ Allen & Coles ■ ■ Nan Sawyer or more to Landmarks, which has grown to 39 indi- ■ ■ Barbara Briggs 247-5372 Moving Systems ■ ■ Mary Chris Semrow ■ ■ viduals and families. Landmarks held behind the scenes ■ ■ Bruce Brown Eric D. Altholz & ■ ■ John Serrage Route 202, Waterboro Mary McQuillan ■ ■ Jeanne Bull JCS-only events at the Harold and Hazel Blanchard ■ ■ Steve Sesto www.heritagecompanyllc.com ■ ■ ■ ■ Richard Anderson Allen Burnham ■ ■ Mark Shapp House (1914) in Deering, designed by Miller and ■ ■ ■ ■ Bagala Window Works Elizabeth Callahan ■ ■ Charles Sloatman ■ ■ ■ ■ Hilary D. Bassett Jim Carll Mayo, and the John Marshall Brown House (1867) in ■ ■ Seth Sprague ■ ■ ■ ■ Jane G. Briggs Judi Carll ■ ■ Wendy Stanley the Western Promenade district, designed by Charles ■ ■ ■ ■ Madeleine G. Corson Tom Caron ■ ■ Naomi Stevens ■ ■ ■ ■ Davis Family Stephanie Carver Alexander, which boasts spectacular paneled interiors. ■ ■ Nate Stevens save the date: Foundation ■ ■ Brad Choyt ■ ■ Stacy Stevens Additional special events and private tours are planned ■ ■ Mr. & Mrs. Josiah H. ■ ■ Walter Christie ■ ■ Ruth Townsend Story March 23 & 24, 2013 Drummond, Jr. ■ ■ Robert E. Cleaves, IV to thank these dedicated Landmarks supporters. ■ ■ Thomas Stoughton ■ ■ East Brown Cow ■ ■ Malcolm L. Collins In May, the Historic House Gala was held at the ■ ■ Dan Strauss Management, Inc. ■ ■ Michael Connell ■ ■ ■ ■ Mark Sunderman Clinton W. Davis House (1914), designed by Wait and Efficiency Maine ■ ■ Paula Craighead ■ ■ ■ ■ Herb Taylor Thomas & Elizabeth ■ ■ James Cram Copeland of Boston. Hosts Kathy and Bob Whelan wel- Elliman ■ ■ Gail Thomas ■ ■ Brent Daly ■ ■ ■ ■ Elliotsville Plantation Dan Tipton comed 150 Landmarks members and friends to their ■ ■ Carol J. DeTine ■ ■ ■ ■ Fisher Charitable Meredith Tipton ■ ■ Terry DeWan lovely Colonial Revival style home. (see story on page 10). Foundation ■ ■ Bill Tolman ■ ■ JoAnn Diagle ■ ■ John Hatcher & ■ ■ Anna Marie Thron This annual signature event is coordinated by the ■ ■ Holly Doggett Daniel Kennedy ■ ■ Brittany Vara Marketing Committee, led by Tom Elliman. ■ ■ Tom Dorman ■ ■ John & Ellen Knox ■ ■ Barbara Vestal ■ ■ Thomas Dowd Finally, the Governance Committee, led by Dave ■ ■ Stephen & ■ ■ John Voyer Mary Jo Kolkhorst ■ ■ Betsy Elliman ■ ■ Caitlyn Walsh Robinson, recruited a dynamic roster of new board ■ ■ ■ ■ Thomas Elliman Denis Lachman & ■ ■ David Wilson Kiya Smith ■ ■ Don Elliot members, three of whom joined the board during the ■ ■ Doug Woodbury ■ ■ Susan & Jake Lucas ■ ■ Mark A. Fernandez ■ ■ Chip Woodman year, as permitted by the by-laws, and an additional slate ■ ■ Maine New ■ ■ Debbie Fisher ■ ■ Susan Woodman Century Program ■ ■ Edna Flaherty who will be elected at the annual meeting. The com- ■ ■ Phillips-Green ■ ■ Bill Frappier mittee has worked hard to broaden the range of skills Foundation, Inc. ■ ■ Marjorie Getz

■ ■ and perspectives represented on the board to bolster Anne & Harry Pringle ■ ■ Richard Gilbane

■ ■ Susan Rouillard ■ ■ Stan Goodnow Landmarks success. n

■ ■ Mrs. John J. Russell ■ ■ Gregory Goodspeed

■ ■ Harrison & Jane ■ ■ William Gowen Sawyer ■ ■ Jessica Graham Greater Portland Landmarks would like to extend our sincere ■ ■ Scott Simons ■ ■ Gordon Grimes Architects thanks to all our members, trustees, volunteers, supporters Holiday Inn by the Bay ■ ■ Cally Gurley ■ ■ Seth & Laura Fecych and friends who have helped make our advocacy, preservation (next door to Greater Portland Landmarks offices) ■ ■ Barbara Hager Sprague ■ ■ Jon Hall services, and community education programs possible! 33 Spring Street ~ Portland, ME

www.portlandlandmarks.org landmarks observer / Fall 2012 9 ARCHISCAPES RealtoRs’ Architectural Portraits of Homes and Businesses Susan McChesney education Bath, ME House Gala www.mcchesneyart.com PRogRam 207.232.7759 Features History and Memories at Greater Portland Landmarks of Century-Old West End Home Understanding Our Landmarks annual Historic Buildings and Historic House Gala was held May 28 at the Historic Districts Clinton W. Davis House A 3-hour seminar will be presented of 1914 in Portland’s by Tom Caron of Northeast Inspection Western Promenade Services, an opportunity to earn 3 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE neighborhood. Maine Real Estate Commission CEU’s “GREAT GIFT IDEA” this fall. Join us for an interesting Hosts Bob and Kathy and informative entry-level training Whelan welcomed 150 guests to their program investigating the facts Kathy and Bob Whelan behind historic districts and buildings. Where completely restored n Learn how to identify Colonial Revival style historic districts. house, which was n Know what an individual can and There’s designed by Boston cannot do with or to a property architects Wait and if it is in a historic district. A Will… Copeland. Special n Learn about landmark buildings, guest speaker Earle historic buildings, historic districts, G. Shettleworth, Jr., the historic plan review process, Estate planning Director of the Maine Portland’s Historic Preservation involves important Historic Preservation Office and some of Maine’s most decisions that accomplished architects. Harry Konkel and Seth Sprague Commission, spoke n Take a walking tour of some of reflect your passions about the architects and Portland’s finest vintage homes and beliefs. When the major families who Tours and classes will take preparing your were prior residents of place Wednesdays at 10:00 am on will, please consider the house. Members of September 5, 19, and October 3. including Greater the Bennett family, own- Advance registration is requested as Portland Landmarks ers of Oakhurst Dairy class size is limited. Please register as a beneficiary. and among those who online via www.portlandlandmarks. once lived there, attend- For further information, org (under Events). The fee is $35. ed the event and shared For more information contact please contact Hilary Bassett, their fond memories Jennifer Pollick at jpollick@portland Greater Portland Landmarks, landmarks.org or 774-5561 ext.104. 207-774-5561 x101 Shawnee Sax and Tracy and Greg Lanou of the house.

❑ Yes! I’d like to become a member of Greater Portland l andmarks Greater Portland Landmarks You’ll receive free admission passes to the AnnuAl Portland Observatory, the Landmarks Observer, 10% discount on all Landmarks merchandise and much more! Your membership supports historic Meeting& preservation and excellence in new design. AnnounceMent Name ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� of the 2012 Places in Peril Address ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Thursday, September 20, 2012 City______State______Zip ����������������������� Maine Jewish Museum n 267 Congress Street, Portland

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10 landmarks observer / Fall 2012 www.portlandlandmarks.org by Christopher W. Closs Landmarks’ fIELD SERVICES Preservation Services Advisor Historic Building Management Cyclical Maintenance Plans: Past and Future Potential hanks mainly to rising energy costs, with a consistent and comprehen- substandard insulation, and underperforming Cyclical Maintenance Plans are a sive approach to building man- and outdated heating and ventilation systems, powerful tool in managing overall agement. Advanced software can T operational cost analysis is increasingly being building operational costs. reveal enhanced opportunities for merged with maintenance issues in managing older and energy efficiency while decreasing historic commercial buildings and private residences. the risk of significant, unwelcome Cyclical Maintenance Plans (CMPs) are a fundamen- or unpredicted, deferred mainte- tal building maintenance tool that enable professional nance cost surprises – lowering managers and property owners to link three principal overall operating costs. concerns: (1) design and conditions, (2) time (durabil- Whether for a commercial ity/rate of decay), and (3) money (maintenance bud- property, cultural institution, gets). The CMP concept applied to historic buildings or private residence, Cyclical was formally introduced by National Park Service architect Maintenance Plans, with rou- J. Henry Chambers in 1976 in his seminal work, tine inspections, can help avert Cyclical Maintenance for Historic Buildings. The idea is the death-spiral consequences of to examine the building systematically on a regular basis, deferred maintenance. Once a and to develop a long-term schedule for needed upgrades, building reaches this tipping point on repairs, and replacements. t (often manifested in hidden struc- Today, the same principles can be presented in com- tural hidden structural damage), puter tables or spreadsheets. In the past decade, energy M ax Y es an event that can happen sud- efficiency has emerged as a vital new concern because Old House: A Workbook for Homeowners (2011) published denly or catastrophically, the costs of correction and fossil fuels no longer offer consistent price predictabil- by and available from Greater Portland Landmarks. restoration increase exponentially. That can force sale, ity. For that reason, energy efficiency – and particularly The basic systems that should be included for rou- abandonment or even demolition of your property. For weatherization - is a necessary addition to the traditional tine inspection can be grouped into four categories: institutions or commercial managers seeking contempo- elements of a CMP. (1) Site, (2) Exterior Building Envelope, (3) Interiors, rary, in-depth guidance for historic property manage- CMPs will differ for all properties, depending on and (4) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning & ment, Operations and Maintenance for Historic Structures building size, use, and systems complexity. Homeowners Mechanical and Electrical Systems. Energy efficiency (www.wbdg.org/resources/omhs.php) by Barry Loveland may create their own CMP with Word or Excel software considerations could also be added, if sufficient data are (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 2012) by creating a table or spreadsheet to guide annual inspec- available through an energy audit. is an excellent reference. n tions, while reasonably projecting future maintenance To assess the cumulative energy performance of build- costs. This can also be a valuable budget tool for non- ing systems at variable levels of demand and to reveal If you would like to receive a sample Cyclical Maintenance profit institutions managing historic buildings. all possible cost reductions, large institutional users Plan template for residential property applications, contact Most CMPs are organized by “building system,” are increasingly using computer modeling software Christopher Closs at Greater Portland Landmarks but can also be organized by “building materials.” generically called Building Performance Evaluations ([email protected]) or (207) 774-5561 ext 102 Traditional real estate management for long-term (BPE). At least one commercial real estate management maintenance of historic properties is rapidly being firm in the Greater Portland Region (see www.strategic- Christopher Closs enhanced with sophisticated computer model- energy-group.com), has identified this approach as hav- Preservation Services Advisor ing. While it is particularly applicable for high-val- ing upward market potential, particularly for Investment (207) 809-9103 ue commercial properties, scaled-down versions Grade, or Level III Audits. Greater Portland Landmarks Providing historic preservation technical can be used by homeowners as well. An excellent suggests that the BPE, when coupled with a carefully assistance, planning advice, guidance for resource for homeowners looking to improve energy tailored Cyclical Maintenance Plan, could be a pow- community advocacy, field visits, and pre-assessment services performance in existing buildings is The Energy Efficient erful diagnostic combination that can provide owners Historic Preservation is good business. Greater Portland Landmarks is honored to recognize our Business Partners.

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Please join other businesses in advancing historic preservation by becoming a Landmarks Business Partner today. You will be recognized for your community support with a listing in every issue of the quarterly Landmarks Observer and receive discounts on advertising and many other great benefits. Please call 774-5561 for more information.

www.portlandlandmarks.org landmarks observer / Fall 2012 11 Could Streetcars Take Portland Back to the Future? 308 Foreside Road, Falmouth Imagine a system of speedy commuter streetcars connecting points within the Portland area and out to towns in Downeast and western Maine and south all the way to Boston. t was an extensive reality once, an effi- cient transportation network that spurred develop- BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER ment throughout the Portland area – from homes and businesses to amusement parks – that attracted people to build their lives here and helped the city www.308ForesideRd.com Ithrive. Beginning with horse-drawn lines in 1860, the Residential & Commercial Restoration, Renovation, Maintenance, Additions and New Construction. system began to evolve into electric trolley lines in 1891. Cars and buses undermined the systems beginning in the 1930s, but until then it was streetcars that brought Portland, Maine (207) 775-9085 www.CornerStoneBR.com farmers and other merchants into Portland for busi- ness and that carried Portlanders to vari- ous stops for work and play. By the mid-20th century streetcars Our offices have and trolleys seemed largely relegated always been downtown. to history, tour- ist attractions, or But that’s not what makes Europe. But in the us part of the community. last decade, streetcar Portland streetcars c.1914 systems of different For 150 years, we’ve been supporting the scales in North American cities from Portland, Ore., to neighborhoods where we live and work Providence, R.I., are helping those communities spark economic development, enable foot traffic and livability through our pro bono efforts and community in urban neighborhoods, and grapple with traffic and service. Because being part of a community parking issues. This transit-oriented development, or isn’t just about having an office downtown. TOD, is a growing form of economic investment; 22 cities are constructing or have planned streetcar projects in just the next two years. At a recent Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) breakfast in Portland in June, Carl Eppich, transportation planner with the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS), the planning organization for Greater Portland, and Dan Hodge, principal economist with HDR Decision Economics in Boston, presented information on contem- porary streetcar systems and Portland’s general potential for implementing one. Local-Savvy-Responsive Successful systems link important sites and have room for development along the route, Hodge said. Federal funds, public-private partnerships, and innovative fund- ing like tax increment financing (TIF) have made these projects possible. In Providence, a new streetcar line’s return on investment includes 3.6 million square feet of new development and 6,000 jobs over the next 20 years. Even before conducting a feasibility study, which would assess specific areas, their potential return on investment, funding potential, and other complex issues, city leaders and the public must discuss pros and cons. There is a healthy new interest in city living and a demand for pleasant, walkable access to homes and busi- nesses in Portland, Eppich said. But to be worth the investment, any system must be a development strategy, Deering Highlands not just a transportation solution. It’s possible that could Stunning Victorian in the heart of Deering Highlands. A home of this stature, quality, level of amenities and be better addressed by improving the area’s existing bus location in one of Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods is truly a rare offering. Enjoy the best of Portland system, he said. Still, the streetcar may have come full circle. Some in a home that delights and inspires. www.104ProspectSt.com 80 years ago the automobile decimated the rail systems 3 BR 1.5 Bath 1,950 sq/ft $499,900 of Portland and Maine and similar systems across the Planning to Buy or Sell in Greater Portland? If so, trust the Realtor® www.BenchmarkMaine.com country. Today, energy inefficiencies, traffic, and park- that sells more Portland properties than any other – Tom Landry. Office: (207) 775-0248 ing limitations have us looking to the past for future [email protected] Cell: (207) 939-0185 100 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 #1 Claim based total sales volume in dollars from public and private data, not MLS alternatives to cars. n