Daniel How House, Portland
The Daniel How House doesn鈥檛 just sit on Danforth Street鈥攊t all but nods, 鈥淚 was here first.鈥� Built in 1799, it鈥檚 one of the oldest surviving homes in Portland, a brick veteran that even outlasted the city鈥檚 great fire of 1866. It also happens to be one of the best-preserved examples of Federal-period architecture in town, which is why it snagged a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
This 2陆-story home was crafted from locally made brick, with brownstone lintels and perfectly balanced windows that give it a quiet, no-nonsense elegance. The front doorway has been faithfully recreated to match its original design, while inside, the woodwork and floors are as authentic as they come. At the center, a graceful staircase spirals upward drawing your eyes along with it.
In its early days, the Daniel How House enjoyed unbroken views of the waterfront and Casco Bay鈥攍ong before Commercial Street came in. Just behind it on Pleasant Street, two other How family homes popped up, forming a tidy little clan of brick survivors that still stands today.
Restored in the 1970s, the Daniel How House keeps its history close and its style intact. While the rest of Portland has been busy reinventing itself, this place has been quietly proving that some legacies don鈥檛 need a facelift鈥攖hey just need a good foundation.
This 2陆-story home was crafted from locally made brick, with brownstone lintels and perfectly balanced windows that give it a quiet, no-nonsense elegance. The front doorway has been faithfully recreated to match its original design, while inside, the woodwork and floors are as authentic as they come. At the center, a graceful staircase spirals upward drawing your eyes along with it.
In its early days, the Daniel How House enjoyed unbroken views of the waterfront and Casco Bay鈥攍ong before Commercial Street came in. Just behind it on Pleasant Street, two other How family homes popped up, forming a tidy little clan of brick survivors that still stands today.
Restored in the 1970s, the Daniel How House keeps its history close and its style intact. While the rest of Portland has been busy reinventing itself, this place has been quietly proving that some legacies don鈥檛 need a facelift鈥攖hey just need a good foundation.
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Sight Name: Daniel How House
Sight Location: Portland, USA (See walking tours in Portland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Portland, USA (See walking tours in Portland)
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