The Gothic House
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The Gothic House also known as the John J. Brown House is an historic house in Portland, Maine
. Located in the West End
, it was built in 1845 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1974.
The house was originally located approximately a mile to the east of the present location. Faced with demolition in 1971, it was moved further down Spring Street and a Holiday Inn
hotel was constructed in the former location. It is the finest example of Gothic Revival architecture
in Maine.
It is part of the Spring Street Historic District
, also listed on the National Register of Historic Properties.
Portland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine and is the county seat of Cumberland County. The 2010 city population was 66,194, growing 3 percent since the census of 2000...
. Located in the West End
West End (Portland, Maine)
The West End is a downtown neighborhood in Portland, Maine. It is located on the western side of Portland's peninsula primarily on Bramhall Hill and is noted for its architecture and history. The neighborhood is home to a large number of historic homes and parks and, in 2010, it was called "one of...
, it was built in 1845 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1974.
The house was originally located approximately a mile to the east of the present location. Faced with demolition in 1971, it was moved further down Spring Street and a Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn is a brand of hotels, formally a economy motel chain, forming part of the British InterContinental Hotels Group . It is one of the world's largest hotel chains with 238,440 bedrooms and 1,301 hotels globally. There are currently 5 hotels in the pipeline...
hotel was constructed in the former location. It is the finest example of Gothic Revival architecture
Gothic Revival architecture
The Gothic Revival is an architectural movement that began in the 1740s in England...
in Maine.
It is part of the Spring Street Historic District
Spring Street Historic District
Spring Street Historic District is an historic district in the West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine. It contains properties on Forest Avenue, Oak, Danforth, Brackett and Pine Streets. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It is home to the Portland Fire...
, also listed on the National Register of Historic Properties.