Richardson House (Brunswick, Maine) facts for kids
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Richardson House
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 11 Lincoln St., Brunswick, Maine |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1857 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| Part of | Lincoln Street Historic District (ID76000094) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000165 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1974 |
| Designated CP | December 12, 1976 |
The Richardson House is a special old house in Brunswick, Maine. It's also known as the Captain George McManus House. This house was built in 1857 and shows a cool mix of two old building styles: Greek Revival and Italianate. It was once home to Captain George McManus, a famous ship captain. Today, it's recognized as an important historical place on the National Register of Historic Places. For a while, it even held a museum!
About the Richardson House
The Richardson House is located on Lincoln Street in Brunswick, Maine. It's a two-story building made of brick. The house has a unique roof that slopes on all sides, called a hip roof. Its foundation is made from strong granite.
What Does It Look Like?
The house has some interesting details. The roof has a wide edge with decorative supports called Italianate brackets. There's also a line of small, tooth-like blocks called dentil moulding. The front of the house has three large windows.
The main entrance is on the left side, under a flat-roofed porch. This porch is held up by square pillars. On the second floor, the windows are shaped with round arches at the top. A small iron balcony stretches across these windows, adding to its charm.
Who Lived Here?
The house was built in 1857 for George McManus. He was a master mariner, which means he was a very skilled ship captain. Captain McManus lived in the house until he passed away in 1864.
Later, in the middle of the 1900s, the Richardson family owned the house. For some years, it was used as a parsonage, which is a home for a church minister, for St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
A Museum Home
For a period, the Richardson House was home to the museum collection of the Pejepscot Historical Society. This society collects and shares the history of the local area. Their collections are now kept at the Skolfield-Whittier House.
The Richardson House is a great example of how building styles changed over time. It mixes the grand look of Greek Revival with the decorative style of Italianate architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 because of its historical and architectural importance.
