WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE

PORTLAND, ME

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
The old B&M Beans factory Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a historic house located in Portland, Maine. Built in 1785, it is the oldest standing structure on the Portland Peninsula. The house was home to three generations of the Wadsworth and Longfellow families, including the famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It is now a museum open to the public for tours.

The house is a classic example of New England architecture, with its white clapboards and black shutters. The interior is furnished with period pieces and original family artifacts, giving visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Wadsworth and Longfellow families during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is also notable for its role in American history. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington stayed at the house during his visit to Portland in 1789. The house was also a stop on the Underground Railroad, providing a safe haven for escaped slaves.

Today, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a popular tourist attraction and a significant landmark in Portland's history. Visitors can explore the house, learn about the families who lived there, and gain a deeper understanding of Maine's rich cultural heritage.

WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTLAND ME. US MID #8402300011

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Contact WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE

WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE
489 CONGRESS ST
PORTLAND
ME
04101

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WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE Information

MID # 8402300011
Name WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.656749, -70.260078
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 1005