Primrose Hill Historic District facts for kids
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Primrose Hill Historic District
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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 | High and Anderson Sts., Belfast, Maine |
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| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Built | 1809 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Part of | Belfast Historic District (ID86002733) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000150 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 3, 1973 |
| Designated CP | August 21, 1986 |
The Primrose Hill Historic District is a special area in Belfast, Maine. It's known for its beautiful 19th-century homes. This neighborhood, located on Church and High Streets, was where important and wealthy families built their houses long ago.
Most of these homes are built in the Federal style, which was popular in the early 1800s. One house is designed in the Gothic Revival style. This historic district was officially recognized and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Exploring Primrose Hill's History
How the Neighborhood Began
The Primrose Hill area started to grow after High Street was built in 1805. This part of High Street is on a hill, giving amazing views. You can see the city center and the harbor from here. Because of these great views, it became a very popular place for important families to live.
What Makes the District Special
When the Primrose Hill Historic District was first listed in 1973, it included five main houses. These homes stretch along High Street and Church Street. Later, in 1993, a part of Anderson Street was also added. This was done to make sure the Primrose Hill District was fully included in the larger Belfast Historic District.
Notable Homes in the District
Homes on High Street
On the east side of High Street, you'll find two beautiful houses. The Benjamin Field House is a two-story wooden house with a sloped roof, built in the Federal style. Right next to it is the Benjamin Haseltine House, built in 1824, also in the Federal style.
Across the street, on the west side of High Street, is the Johnson-Pratt House. It was built in 1812 for the son of one of the people who started Bowdoin College. This house has a fancy front porch with tall, decorative columns, which were added around 1830.
Homes on Church and Anderson Streets
South of the Johnson-Pratt House is the Charles Haseltine House, built in 1859. This home is designed in the Gothic Revival style, which looks a bit like old castles. Further south, you'll find the Anderson House. It's one of Belfast's best brick houses in the Federal style. This house was once the home of Hugh J. Anderson, who was a Governor of Maine.
On Anderson Street, there's also a lovely Gothic Revival cottage. A ship's captain built this charming house around 1853.
