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Bangor, United States

Blake House

Bangor, United States

Blake House
Photo: Jim Roberts · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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Built in 1858 and designed by local architect Calvin Ryder, the Blake House in Bangor, Maine stands as one of the state's earliest examples of Second Empire architecture. Located at 107 Court Street, this distinctive residence exemplifies the mansard roofs and ornamental details characteristic of the Second Empire style, which was gaining popularity in America during the mid-nineteenth century. The house was recognized for its historical significance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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Built
Type
house
Heritage
National Register of Historic Places listed place
Place
Bangor, United States

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