Architecture Defined

Learn about common architectural styles found in the greater Portland area.

COLONIAL (1750-1820)

The Tate House, Westbrook Street, Portland — The Tate House, Westbrook Street, Portland

Gothic (1840-1880)

The Gothic House, Spring Street, Portland — The Gothic House, Spring Street, Portland

Second Empire(1860-1890)

Queen Anne (1870-1910)

Colonial Revival
(1880-1930)

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Modern and International (1945-1975)

Woodfords F&B, Portland — Woodfords F&B, Portland

Post Modern (1965-Present)

Portland Museum of Art, Portland — Portland Museum of Art, Portland

FEDERAL (1780-1830)

Cumberland Club, High Street, Portland — Cumberland Club, High Street, Portland

Greek Revival (1825-1850)

The Clapp House, Spring Street, Portland — The Clapp House, Spring Street, Portland

ITALIANATE (1840-1880)

Victoria Mansion, Danforth Street, Portland — Victoria Mansion, Danforth Street, Portland

EastlaKE & Stick Style (1860-1910)

Danforth Street, Portland — Danforth Street, Portland

SHINGLE STYLE (1880-1930)

Maine Fifth Regiment Museum, Peaks Island — Maine Fifth Regiment Museum, Peaks Island

Classical Revival
(1895-1930)

Superior Court, Newbury Street, Portland — Superior Court, Newbury Street, Portland