WINTER 2020 n VOL. 45, NO. 1 LANDMARKS OBSERVER Historic character enriches our lives

WHO WE ARE: Rachel Ambrose SEE PAGE 8

SUMMER IN REVIEW SEE PAGE 11

PLACES IN PERIL SEE PAGE 4 LETTER FROM SARAH HANSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESERVATION UPDATES

Sarah atop a giant modating new development and the needs of contemporary life. bunny at Henry’s Greater Portland continues to face significant development pres- Rabbit Ranch on sures. We strongly believe that balance is essential on any path historic Route 66, Illinois forward. We have a responsibility to protect what we know to be meaningful chapters in our story. We do this as we continue to look for solutions to challenges presented by development, a changing climate, and our region’s need for inclusive housing solutions. I see our work as an opportunity to celebrate our home’s vibrancy: its unique neighborhoods, small businesses and new residents; to advocate for smart preservation policy through- out the region; to foster thoughtful discussion about climate change impacts, quality of place, and affordable housing; and BY JULIE LARRY outside the district’s boundaries. Throughout the designation to tell the rich social, cultural, and architectural story of greater OR THE PAST TWO YEARS, Greater Portland process, Portland has successfully balanced the preservation of Portland. We’ll do this through collaboration and balance. Landmarks has partnered with local residents to advocate historic resources with economic growth and the development of We’ll do this together. n for a historic district to manage change and new housing units. The proposed historic district will conserve Many, many thanks. loss of historic character in a rapidly transforming neigh- a neighborhood that has been home to generations of families HIS FALL WE HAD TO WISH A VERY FOND FAREWELL to borhood. Only five Munjoy Hill properties are currently that helped to shape the city. HAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN! I am so thankful to have two members of our amazing team: Chloe Martin, Office Fprotected by the city’s preservation ordinance. The Munjoy Hill Historic District was approved unanimously the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team T & Communications Coordinator, and Courtney Walker, The proposed Munjoy Hill Historic District will protect more by Portland’s Historic Preservation Board in late November and of people here at Landmarks: staff, trustees, members, Development Assistant. Chloe is now working with Gardner Real than 350 neighborhood residences and commercial buildings, is currently under review by the Planning Board, before moving docents and partners. Estate Group, but thankfully joined the Marker Committee and as well as six individually designated historic residences that fall to City Council for final consideration.n WWhen reflecting on our work this past year, I continually has promised to continue to bake for us. Courtney was offered return to something Julie Larry, Director of Advocacy, wrote the opportunity to become the full-time Executive Director of the in one of our many Munjoy Hill Historic District advocacy Friends of the , and we are delighted she’s now CHANGING PORTLAND: New construction abounds around the city one of our local partners. statements: I am excited to welcome two new staff members, Kate Burch, our Our organization was founded on the belief that Portland’s new Office & Communications Manager andDianne Manning, our new future is brighter if it builds upon the rich social, cultural, and Development Assistant. Kate joins us from the Philanthropy Department architectural character of its past. Historic Preservation is not at the Portland Museum of Art, and Dianne has previously worked with about freezing any community in time. Rather, historic preser- Friends of Park. They both have a delightful sense of vation looks to preserve enough of the built environment that humor and adventure, and we’re very lucky they’ve joined Landmarks. establishes a city or a neighborhood’s sense of place while accom-

STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Center Street Hotel construction begins. Sarah Hansen Ed Gardner Jane Hurd Executive Director President Secretary Christine Force Nate Stevens Bruce Roullard Director of Development Vice President Treasurer Julie Ann Larry Construction of the Free Street Apartments is underway. Director of Advocacy TRUSTEES Alessa Wylie Rachel Ambrose Lynn Hallett Manager of Education Programs Jane Batzell Joel Harris Kate Burch Jane Briggs Candice Thornton Lee Office and Communications Manager Patti Butler Sally Oldham The Portland Company’s redevelopment is under review. Dianne Manning Elaine Clark Matthew Pitzer Development Assistant 93 High Street Carol De Tine Rhoda Smith Renschler Paul Ainsworth Tom Dowd Brad Sprague Portland, ME 04101 Bookkeeper 207.774.5561 Francesca Galluccio-Steele Jack Vreeland Philbrook Associates portlandlandmarks.org William Hall External Bookkeeper

This magazine is published by Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc., and mailed to the membership of Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc. Additional copies are distributed free to the general public. Reproduction of its copyrighted contents and derivative works are encouraged in the cause of preservation. However, in order to constitute authorization for republication, bylines must be retained and the credit should read: “From the Greater Portland Landmarks Magazine” followed by the date and volume number of the issue. Medical Center’s new employee parking garage. Hobson’s Landing at the former Rufus Deering Lumber Co. takes shape. For advertising rates and information please contact Greater Portland Landmarks at 207.774.5561ext. 105. Copyright ©Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc. 2020

2 GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS OBSERVER // WINTER 2020 portlandlandmarks.org GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS OBSERVER // WINTER 2020 portlandlandmarks.org 3 The Deering Farmhouse (c1807) on Brighton Avenue in Portland is the last remaining structure of the more than 200-acre James Deering Estate (1803) and is believed to be the last Federal Places in Peril period farmhouse within the city. BY JULIE LARRY The building was recently N SEPTEMBER, LANDMARKS ANNOUNCED THE 5TH ANNUAL PLACES IN PERIL LIST, determined eligible for listing on calling attention to threats facing historically significant properties in greater Portland. Places in Peril is the National Register of Historic Places, but has no current local the only endangered properties program in Maine to focus on a local region. There are approximately protection from demolition or sixty such statewide and local programs in the United States. alterations. It is currently vacant. Through the Places in Peril program, Landmarks intends to proactively work with property owners The University’s 2019 Portland to protect these significant buildings for the future, so they can continue to play a vital role in defining Campus Master Plan proposes I to use the site as the location greater Portland’s architectural landscape. for a new graduate school and would require relocation or dem- olition of the historic building. Deering Farmhouse Deering Historic Fire Stations Fire Historic

Most Historic Fire Stations in greater Portland were built for equipment. The new replacement station will result in the closure a different age of firefighting. Many fire stations face challenges of the engine house in Thornton Heights (1939). In Portland, an including consolidation, changes in firefighting technology, and October 2017 study recommended closing or replacing stations insufficient staff accommodations. With narrow doors and short in East Deering (1957), North Deering (1966), Riverton (1971), Gorham Academy Building Academy Gorham bays that cannot hold new equipment, several departments plan to Rosemont (1951), and the Central Station on Congress Street Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, the proposal for a large addition on the rear of the building as close, relocate, or demolish stations to construct larger buildings. (1924/5). The Bramhall Station on Congress Street (1964) was Gorham Academy Building (1805-1806) is one of the first recommended in the 2019 University of Southern Maine Several historic greater Portland fire stations are threatened by also recommended for a major remodel or closure. In Westbrook, six academies incorporated in the then District of Maine by Gorham Campus Master Plan. We are pleased to report that closure. In South Portland, the fire station at 360 Main Street will one closed station may soon have a new life as Discover Downtown the General Court of Massachusetts. Although the building the University awarded a contract this Fall to a preservation be demolished due to mold, lack of living space, insufficient bay Westbrook recently presented a plan to turn the vacant downtown is occupied, it is threatened by a lack of maintenance and a architect to develop plans for the building’s preservation. width, and inability to expand the building to accommodate new fire station into an artist space and visitor center.

GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS OBSERVER // WINTER 2020 portlandlandmarks.org 5 The Historic Coastal Communities of Greater Portland contain many treasured prehistoric and historic resources that are at high risk from storm PLACES IN PERIL UPDATES surges and rising sea levels. At-risk heritage sites include historic seaside communities, residential INCE THE FIRST PLACES IN PERIL LIST Masonic Temple, Portland neighborhoods, wharves, forts, lighthouses, and in 2012, Landmarks has assigned endan- Interior rehabilitation is in process to make 2,000 documented shell midden sites along the S gered status to 30 properties. Seven of more of the stunning interiors open to the public. these properties are now protected or saved, coast that contain cultural artifacts and valuable , Portland and six others have made progress toward information about prehistoric food processing. The cemetery is under the stewardship of Spirits preservation. Landmarks continues to monitor Alive, a vibrant and active group that continues Already, greater Portland communities are the remaining properties, in hopes that they will experiencing recurrent flooding and an increase to make outstanding progress repairing the be preserved in the future. cemetery’s weathered and damaged stones. in storm intensity. These impacts are projected to increase as the Gulf of Maine warms and expands. Saved! Hay & Peabody Clock, Portland The continued damage and destruction of local New owners The Francis have sent the clock historic landmarks and sites will be detrimental to Thomaston, ME, where it is currently being restored by expert Jonathan Taggart. State of to greater Portland’s personality and sense of col- PHOTO: TEMPLETON COREY Maine Clock and Watch Collectors (Chapter Portland Company, Portland lective history. The potential loss of archaeological 89, National Association of Watch and Clock In 1974, the Maine Historic Preservation sites is both academically and culturally devastating Collectors) are restoring the clockworks. as information about Maine’s prehistory and early Commission determined the complex to be Abyssinian Meeting House, Portland colonialism will wash away, and Indigenous com- eligible for the National Register of Historic Places for its industrial significance, but it was Preservation experts Barba + Wheelock recent- munities will lose more fragments of their ances- never actually nominated, nor designated a City ly completed a Comprehensive Master Plan tors’ landscapes. The loss of heritage sites due to landmark. A 2016 local historic district protects to rehabilitate the Abyssinian. Work is nearly climate change will also cause substantial revenue a portion of the former industrial complex and ready to begin on restoring the main floor, which losses, as our regional economy depends so heavily ensures new development is compatible with includes structural stabilization and flooring on historic districts, properties, and parks to attract the character of the historic core. repairs. Grand Trunk Office Building, Portland tourism, new residents, and new businesses. n Maine State Armory, South Portland Historic Coastal Communities Coastal Historic Rehabilitated by Gorham Savings Bank and Still in Peril awarded a Greater Portland Landmarks pres- Although the drill hall was lost, the head house African American Resources ervation award in 2018. was preserved and rehabilitated, and is now a on Munjoy Hill, Portland convenience store and karate studio. Sacred Heart Church, Portland Some buildings would be protected by the pro- Exceeded their fundraising goals to stabilize the Lost posed Munjoy Hill Historic District. bell tower and make interior repairs caused by water infiltration. Portland Company Building Nos. 1, 5, 7, 10 The 2016 historic district only protected 7 of Bowery Beach School, Cape Elizabeth 16 buildings of Portland’s last intact industrial • Completed their fundraising campaign for exte- Energy-Efficient Remodeling complex. • Site-Appropriate Additions rior repairs to the former schoolhouse. • Renovation & Restoration of Historic Details Protected Places In Progress KolbertBuilding.com 207.799.8799 A 2015 historic district ensures changes to the north and south ends of the island (now under separate ownership) are consistent with the historic character of the fort and former immi- gration station.

South Portland’s Historic Resources BASSETT HILARY PHOTO: In 2019, zoning changes in South Portland Dunn Memorial Church, Portland included an incentive for property owners to As recommended by an engineering report, the BORN to insure. rehabilitate existing historic buildings by allow- church has wrapped the bell tower to prevent

ing applicants to seek alternative uses com- PHOTO: TEMPLETON COREY stones from falling. Fundraising continues to Providing Structural patible with their zoning district. The changes Lincoln Park, Portland stabilize the tower and make repairs. also included a new 90-day demolition delay for Thanks to Friends of Lincoln Park and the City Union Station Clock, Portland and Civil Engineering Services properties built before 1941, along with build- of Portland, the French fountain has been With the city’s renovation plans for Congress ings identified as historic by the City’s Arts and restored, the paths have been repaved through- Square, the Union Station Clock will need a new 424 Fore Street Portland ME, 04101 We love insurance so you don’t have to. Historic Preservation Committee—approxi- out, the park has new benches, and the gardens home. Perhaps it can be included in future plans 207.842.2800 [email protected] mately 40% of the properties in South Portland. 800.244.6257 | clarkinsurance.com are revitalized. for a new Amtrak station!

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Portland Landmarks Fall 2019 Ad Shaved head.indd 1 7/1/2019 1:37:26 PM WHO WE ARE: Rachel Ambrose Historic Marker Program to grow up here. The quality of life is high and that’s obvious to everyone. For me, part of the reason for that high quality of BY JULIE LARRY life is the character of the place. AUNCHED IN 1975, the Historic Marker Program is TELL US ABOUT YOUR WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET one of Landmarks’ oldest ini- BACKGROUND AND GROWING INVOLVED IN LANDMARKS? tiatives, providing a visible way UP IN FRIENDSHIP, MAINE. Rachel: I have been a member for a to show pride in our historic Rachel: I didn’t really grow up in long time. I always really liked the Galas Lhomes and communities. As part of Friendship year-round, I’m a summer because they were in cool houses that I this year’s Marker Program relaunch, jerk, part of the sixth generation to sum- wanted to get into. A lot of my customers the following markers were presented 205 Ocean Avenue, Portland mer in Friendship. My dad worked for are involved. I was honored to be asked at Landmarks’ Annual Meeting in Corning Glass Works and we moved a to join the Board. It’s been fascinating September: ton. I was born in Corning, New York, and fun. then we went to England. And then 234 STATE STREET New Jersey. And then I went to college WHAT DOES PRESERVATION George S. Hunt Block 1881 in Vermont. And then I moved to San Chair Company. I was in San Francisco MEAN IN GREATER PORTLAND Located in the Deering Historic District, Francisco for 15 years. and all my friends were outgrowing their TODAY? this brick duplex was built by the founder college furniture and asking, “can I get a Rachel: I think change is energizing and of Forest City Sugar Refining Co. His HOW DID YOU GET table from your dad?” I decided to open good and it’s going to happen whether wife Augusta Hunt was the first woman INTERESTED IN PRESERVATION a store specializing in things from Maine, we like it or not. We need groups like to vote in Portland. AND HISTORIC PLACES? including tables and chairs from Bradco, Landmarks to make we’re managing Rachel: I’ve always been very interested case pieces from Maine Cottage, vintage change while keeping the character of 205 OCEAN AVENUE Franklin Morse House c1878 in design and architecture and love to be items from summer antiquing trips, etc. our fair city. If we weren’t rehabbing and Owner James Fisk researched the history of able to see the work of the hand. Having When I moved to Portland in 2004, creating housing for the people who want Franklin Morse was a partner in Cooper 11 Cushman Street. lived in lots of different places growing there was no home decor fabric store and to live here, then I wouldn’t have any cus- and Morse Provisions, and President of up, I appreciate when communities have I knew I wasn’t the only one driving to tomers. They’ve all got windows that need the Zenith Dry Plate Company (manu- 11 CUSHMAN STREET The Historic Marker Program celebrates a sense of place so you know you’re there for a decent selection. I wrote up to be dressed. They need a new couch. A facturer of photographic plates). James Berry – Asa C. Mitchell the rich architectural fabric of greater and not Anywhere, USA. I think archi- a business plan to sell fabric and furni- thriving city should have lots of different House 1863 Portland that we work to preserve and tecture does a lot to create that sense of ture and have an onsite work room where types of people to create layers of char- 48 STATE STREET The dwelling was built for James Berry protect. Property owners can celebrate place and old houses just have the richness employees are sewing and re-upholster- acter and community. Architecture and Jacob S. Winslow Block 1889 and purchased a few years after its con- the historical or architectural signifi- cance of their property with a historic I crave. I co-own a 1903 classic Maine ing. I got a big loan, found a wonderful design are a big part of that. This apartment block was developed by a struction by Asa Mitchell, a railroad engi- marker that includes the property’s cottage in Friendship and my business is building to rent and set up shop. In April sea captain turned shipyard owner. neer, and his wife Julia. WHAT IS SOMETHING name, biographical information about located in a wonderful 1890 factory. If 2020 it’ll be 10 years in business! the original or significant owner, and THAT PEOPLE DON’T KNOW 89 WEST STREET 74 STEVENS AVENUE these walls could talk! the original date of construction. WHAT DO YOU FIND ABOUT YOU? John W. Deering House 1893 Edith B. & Thomas A. O’Brion WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO THE Rachel: I’m trying to brand the neighbor- This home was designed by John Calvin House 1916 Interested in having a marker on your HOME REMEDIES? GREATER PORTLAND AREA? hood where Home Remedies is located: Stevens and built for John W. Deering, a This house was built for Edith and home or obtaining a replacement Rachel: When I was in college, my Rachel: People have a very good feeling Bridge Side. That’s what all the cool kids former mayor of Portland (1883, 1885) Thomas when they were newlyweds marker? Visit portlandlandmarks.org/ parents moved to Maine and bought a about Maine because they went to camp are calling this ‘hood and great things are who was also a lumber merchant and sea and new parents, next door to Thomas’ historic-marker-program or give us a woodworking company called Bradco here or school here or were lucky enough happening here. n captain. parents. call at 207.774.5561 to learn more.

8 GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS OBSERVER // WINTER 2020 portlandlandmarks.org GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS OBSERVER // WINTER 2020 portlandlandmarks.org 9 SUMMER IN REVIEW PHOTO: HEATH PALEY HEATH PHOTO: View of Portland looking down Congress Street from the top of the Observatory. BY ALESSA WYLIE Walking Tours and Customs House Tours HE 2019 TOUR SEASON WAS A VERY BUSY ONE. This year we had more Walking Tour Docents than we’ve We welcomed 19 new docents from the Portland had in many years. Thanks to their enthusiasm and interest, History Docents program, with 12 volunteering for the we expanded our walking tours to include a brand new West Observatory, 5 for walking tours, and 2 for the Customs End tour, The in the Gilded Age. This tour House.T That brings our total number of docents to 72—amaz- explores the family and business connections of the men and ing! Here are some more highlights from the season: women who inhabited the neighborhood. Special thanks to Nancy Ellenberger for all her work on this new tour. This tour joins our long-running Homes of Portland’s Golden Age and the This year we hosted two returning Neighborhood Stories: Portland’s India Street. This interns from Putting season we also saw increased interest from private groups for History to Work, a walking tours. At the U.S. Customs House, we welcomed indi- grant-funded student vidual visitors and expanded our private tours with groups from internship program via Portland, Kennebunk, and Gorham as well as high school kids the University of Maine from Brunswick. System. Haylee Dahlborg is a Secondary Education Major with a concen- tration in History. She’s from Gorham and studies at the University of Southern Maine. Colt Schell is a Colt Schell and Haylee Dahlborg. history major with a folklore minor. Colt was born in Dallas, Texas but now lives in Sanford and goes to school at the University of Maine in Orono. Haylee and Colt were great additions to the Observatory this season and they also created a very fun I Spy game for kids. We were fortunate to have them and wish them well in their studies. This year we welcomed 20,393 visitors to the Observatory! Docent Kathi Perkins with Brunswick High School students at the Thank you to Site Managers Karen Hamilton, Jessica Graham, Customs House. Jessica Vogel, Anastasia Azenaro-Moore, and Stephanie Nichols, While our tour numbers for walking tours and the Customs and the 61 active docents who gave 1,969 volunteer hours. It’s House were down just a little from last year, we see the trend because of this great team that we consistently get reviews like for the private tours as something to explore. And, because of this one: our enthusiastic and flexible docents this is something that we This place is a MUST visit when you come to Portland! You might expand next year. will be amazed with the craftsmanship and the passion that went All and all it was a great year for Education at Greater Portland into building and keeping this Observatory in operation. Talk to Landmarks, thanks to all our docents, staff, and visitors who the folks that work here. The sights from the top are breathtaking! made it so wonderful. Looking forward to 2020! n

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Board President Ed Gardner at Landmarks’ Annual MECA MFA candidate Rachel York Meeting in October. used the Observatory for her site- specific performance the grace that beckons, the joy that kills.

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