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Westbrook, Maine · WestbrookBuilt ca: 1825 by James Parker.
A modest Colonial/Federal in the Stroudwater neighborhood. They called it ‘Shipyard Point’
When James Parker, a joiner, sold 11 Garrison Street Extension to a Portland merchant named Henry Poor in 1828, the deed could not have been less forthcoming. The entire description on the property reads:
“a certain lot of land Situated in said Westbrook at the South easterly end of the short bridge in Stroudwater togethe…Read Article
Glimpses. 11 Garrison Street Extension

Portland, Maine · PortlandBuild date unclear
A Greek Revival former store and residence in the Munjoy Hill Historic District. The odd arrangement of windows and doors on the first floor facade are striking
The build date is vague with deeds listing buildings then not listing buildings. When Charles Richardson purchased the property in 1855, the deed from Thomas Warren did not mention any buildings. Nor did it say how or when Warren had acquired it. It did, however, not…Read Article
89-91 St Lawrence Street
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