Henry Rowe (architect) facts for kids
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Henry Rowe
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The Gothic House, Portland, Maine
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| Born | 1812 Kinsale, Ireland
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| Died | 22 July 1870 (aged 57–58) |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Design | The Gothic House |
Henry Rowe (1812 – 1870) was an architect from Ireland. He worked in the 1800s in places like Massachusetts, New York, and Maine. One of his most famous buildings is The Gothic House in Portland, Maine. It was built in 1845. This house is a great example of Gothic Revival architecture. It's thought to be the first building Rowe designed in Maine.
The Gothic House looks much like it did when it was new. It was moved in 1971 to save it from being torn down. In 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical buildings. Another building, 49 Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine, was also built by Rowe in 1845.
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Early Life and Training
Henry Rowe was born in 1812 in Kinsale, Ireland. He studied architecture under a teacher named George Richard Pain. Pain was a well-known architect in Cork, Ireland. Around 1840, Henry Rowe moved to the United States.
Rowe's Architecture Career
Rowe started his architecture work in Boston. Later, he moved to New York. Finally, he settled in Maine, where he designed several important buildings.
Famous Buildings by Rowe
Henry Rowe designed many buildings. Here are some of his most well-known projects:
- The Gothic House, Portland, Maine
- The Sparrow House, Portland, Maine
- 49 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine
- S. L. Carleton House, Portland, Maine (This building was taken down in 1914)
Later Life and Death
Henry Rowe passed away on July 22, 1870. He was 57 or 58 years old. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Portland, Maine.
