This large house in Kennebunkport Village was built in the 19th century for John Hovey Perkins (1804-1859). The Federal home was constructed sometime in the early 19th century, and by 1857, it was updated by the local master-builder, Bernard Littlefield, who likely added the two-story columned side porch and other detailing. The home was originally located at the corner of Green and Pleasant Streets, across from the Captain Lord Mansion, and was moved in 1900 to its present location on South Street. The house was converted to a bed & breakfast, known as The Inn on South Street, and it has seemingly been converted back to a single-family home.
Buildings of New England 
I have been researching John Hovey Perkins’ connection to enslavement in New Orleans. He was ship captain on several voyages where enslaved individuals were transported for sale from Virigina to New Orleans on the Brig Samuel and John. This was in the 1830s.
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Thank you for this important added information. It helps tell a more complete story of these buildings we pass by and live in every day.
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You’re welcome!
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Hi again – Atlantic Black Box is organizing an event in October. At the event we will have interpretive panels and I am writing one about J.P. & S. Whitney Co of New Orleans who employed Captain Perkins on two domestic slave voyages. We will be featuring an image of Perkins’ portrait at the Brick Store Museum and would also like permission to use your photograph of the home. Could we get permission and also if granted the credit line? You can reach me at lisa@atlanticblackbox.com. This will be a free education event open to all.
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Definitely. Feel free to use my image, just credit “Buildings of New England”.
Best of luck with the event!
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Awesome! We will be sure to credit and thank you so much for all you do!!! Come to Castine, Maine. I’d love to show you around. It’s magical. Lisa
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