Park Street Row

Park Street Row consists of fourteen townhouses built from brick with brownstone trim stretching between Spring and Gray Streets. Each unit rises four stories, features three-bay facades, and has its main entrance on the right side accessed by granite steps and iron railings.

Construction started in 1835 under the Ann Street Company, but the economic crisis of 1837 interrupted the work. The unfinished units were sold individually between 1835 and 1838, which slowed completion of the entire row.

This row was built to house middle-class families and continues to define the streetscape with its unified appearance. The granite bases and iron railings show that craftsmanship and durability were priorities for the residents who lived here.

The best way to explore this complex is by walking along Park Street and observing the facades from the street. These are private residences so interior visits are not possible, but the architectural details and entrances are clearly visible from outside.

The row features a distinctive stepping pattern as it descends the slope, with each pair of units positioned slightly lower than the last. This clever adaptation to the terrain makes it the largest surviving rowhouse structure from the 1800s in Maine.

Location: Portland

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.65167,-70.26278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43