Crosby Street Historic District facts for kids
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Crosby Street Historic District
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The George Crosby House, Crosby Lane
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 Location in Maine
Location in the United States
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| Location | Crosby St. and Crosby Ln., Augusta, Maine |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002438 |
| Added to NRHP | September 11, 1986 |
The Crosby Street Historic District is a special area in Augusta, Maine. It has many old, beautiful houses from the early 1800s. These homes are on Crosby Street and Crosby Lane. They sit on a hill, looking over the city's downtown area. Important business people built these houses a long time ago. They are built in styles called Federal or Greek Revival. This historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Exploring the Historic District
Crosby Street and Crosby Lane are located on a hill. This hill is just north of Augusta's main business area. The two streets form an "L" shape. One end connects to Bridge Street, which goes east and west. The other end connects to State Street, which goes north and south.
The Houses and Their Styles
There are eight houses in this special district. Seven of these houses are very important historically. One house faces State Street, and another faces Crosby Lane. The rest of the houses face Crosby Street.
The oldest house belongs to George Crosby. It is a two-story building made of wood. This house shows the Federal style of architecture. Two other houses were built in the 1840s. They show the Greek Revival style. One house even mixes both Federal and Greek Revival styles.
Why This Area is Important
This group of homes is a special part of Augusta's early history. Long ago, business people built their houses close to where they worked. As the city grew, more businesses and factories appeared. Wealthier families then built their homes further away.
This area on the hill stayed residential. It did not become a commercial or industrial zone. This is because of its location on the hill. Many of these historic houses have been changed over time. Some are now divided into several living units.
