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• Architecture Defined
• . Historic Districts
• . Architectural Styles
• – Federal
• – Georgian
• – Gothic Revival
• – Greek Revival
• – Historic Postcard Images of Union Station
• – Italianate
• – Queen Anne
• – Second Empire
• – Shingle Style
• . Glossary

Architectural Styles

Learn about the wide variety of architectural styles in the greater Portland area through our interactive architectural photo galleries. The galleries can help you prepare for one of our walking tours, or help you determine the style of your own house or the houses in a particular neighborhood. In thinking about Maine architecture, it’s important to remember that many buildings have been modified and may actually represent more than one style. Take a look at the unique architectural treasures around our community, found here in the galleries, and in your own backyard!

For more about architectural styles, visit the Peabody Research Library.

Federal
Georgian
Gothic Revival
Greek Revival
Historic Postcard Images of Union Station
Italianate
Queen Anne
Second Empire
Shingle Style