Adam P. Leighton House facts for kids
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Adam P. Leighton House
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U.S. Historic district
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Adam P. Leighton House
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 Location in Maine
Location in the United States
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| Location | 261 Western Promenade, Portland, Maine |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1902-03 |
| Architect | Frederick A. Tompson |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Part of | Western Promenade Historic District (ID84001363) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000746 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 29, 1982 |
| Designated CP | February 16, 1984 |
The Adam P. Leighton House is a special old house in Portland, Maine. It was built in 1903. This house is a great example of Colonial Revival style.
It was once the home of Adam P. Leighton. He was a very important person. Many people called him the "father of the American postcard industry." He also served as the Mayor of Portland from 1908 to 1909. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it is a historically important building.
What Does the House Look Like?
The Leighton House is in Portland's West End area. It is close to the Western Promenade, which is a public park. The house looks out over the park. It sits between West and Pine Streets.
It is a large brick building with two and a half floors. The roof is sloped and has small windows called dormers. The front of the house has three main sections. One part sticks out in a rectangle. Another part is rounded.
The main door is in the middle. It has a fancy porch supported by columns. The corners of the house have special brickwork. The windows have decorative stone pieces above them.
Who Was Adam P. Leighton?
The house was built between 1902 and 1903. A local architect named Frederick A. Tompson designed it. Adam Leighton had become rich by making "view books." These were like books filled with pictures.
Later, he started making individual pictures. These were the very first postcards! He helped create the postcard industry in America. By the time his house was built, Adam Leighton was a well-known businessman.
He was part of bank boards and held elected jobs. He was even the mayor of Portland for one term. This was from 1908 to 1909.
