Greenacre (Farmington, Maine) facts for kids
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Greenacre
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Maine
Location in the United States
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| Location | 17 Court St, Farmington, Maine |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1880 |
| Architect | Alvin Neal, Theodore Stewart |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Part of | Farmington Historic District (ID94001551) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000422 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1982 |
| Designated CP | January 20, 1995 |
Greenacre is a beautiful old house located in Farmington, Maine. It sits on a big piece of land near Court, Fountain, and Orchard Streets, just a bit northeast of the town center. Built in 1880, it's one of the biggest and most fancy houses from the 1800s in Franklin County. This special house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, which means it's important for history.
What Does Greenacre Look Like?
Greenacre is built on a large piece of land that gently slopes up from Court Street. It's a two-story house made of wood, sitting on a strong granite foundation. The roof is shaped like a "hip roof," which means all sides slope downwards to the walls.
The most noticeable part of Greenacre is its tall, square tower. This tower has three stories and stands near the middle of the front of the house. The main door is to the right of the tower.
A porch stretches across the entire front of the house. The first two levels of the tower have large "bay windows" that stick out from the house. The top level of the tower has smaller windows on all four sides.
Look closely at the roof line, and you'll see decorative brackets. These are a common feature of the Italianate style of architecture. The windows also have fancy carved decorations above them.
The property also has an old carriage house, which was used for horses and carriages. It's connected to the main house by a small, one-story hallway.
Who Lived at Greenacre?
Greenacre was built in 1880 by a man named Joseph Thwing, who worked as a tanner (someone who prepares animal hides).
In 1894, Thwing sold the house to Franklin Clark. Mr. Clark made the house even bigger by adding more sections to its sides.
Later, in 1919, the house was sold to Harold Titcomb. Harold Titcomb was a very famous mining engineer who traveled all over the world. He married an Englishwoman, and together they filled Greenacre with amazing antiques and cultural items they collected from their travels.
The Titcombs were known for entertaining guests often. They even gave the house its name, "Greenacre." It became a very popular place for social gatherings in the community.
Harold Titcomb was also a very skilled archer. He was the first American to join a special group called the Royal Toxophilite Society. He even became its president before he passed away in 1953.
