This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...modern mansion of the Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr. Passing down by the Western Cemetery we come upon the residence of Harry B. Brown, artist, whose studio, attached to his house, is an attractive point for all lovers of art. Here we strike Danforth street, and turning eastward pass the fine residence of T. C. Hersey, Esq. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...modern mansion of the Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr. Passing down by the Western Cemetery we come upon the residence of Harry B. Brown, artist, whose studio, attached to his house, is an attractive point for all lovers of art. Here we strike Danforth street, and turning eastward pass the fine residence of T. C. Hersey, Esq., seated high in the midst of ornamental grounds, and commanding a wide view of the harbor, the cape, and the ocean beyond. On the opposite side of the street, a little farther down, are the twin Spring and Emery Streets.--Residence of S. C. Andrews. Danforth Street.--Residences of Andrew and Samuel E. Spring. mansions of Messrs. Andrew and Samuel E. Spring. Pine and Lewis Streets.--Residence of Holman S. Melcher. On Emery street, which enters here, we see the Home for Aged Women, a handsome brick edifice, where some twenty or more old ladies pass the evening of their days in quiet and comfort, paying only an entrance fee of one hundred dollars. The institution is under the charge of an association of ladies representing the various churches of the city. Among other fine residences in this part of the city we may mention those of Sullivan C. Andrews, Esq., on the corner of Spring and Emery streets, and H. S. Melcher, Esq., on the corner of Pine and Lewis streets. Continuing down Danforth street, to the corner of Park street, we come upon the elegant mansion of Ruggles S. Morse, Esq., built of free Danforth and Park Streets.--Residence of Ruggles S. Morse. stone, in a highly ornamented style; a fine specimen of architectural taste, and the most costly private residence in the city. A little farther down, on the corner of High street, we may contrast this modern residence with the old-time mansion of John Mussey, Esq., a building of spacious fro...
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Good. 1876. Cloth with decoration and gilt stamped lettering, bevelled edges. Tall octavo. 142 pp & 16 pp advertisements. Illustrated. All edges gilt. Some shelf wear and scuffing to boards, with mild fraying to corners and spine extremities. Front hinge starting. Binding is fragile. Significant tear to bottom of page 33/34 not affecting text. Some foxing and toning to pages. Altogether a copy in Good condition. (Subject: Americana & Regional History. )
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Illus. G PB. White binding, blue pictorial on cover showing Portland harbor. Elwell merged two newspapers in Portland and was the resident. Historian. Some soiling on binding.