Mansard House Maine

Captain Albert F. Ames Mansion // 1874

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Located next door to the William H. Glover House on Talbot Avenue in Rockland, Maine, this equally impressive Second Empire style Victorian residence stands as one of the finest in town. The abode was built in 1874 for Captain Albert Franklin Ames (1831-1887) by the architectural firm of Kimball & Coombs of Maine. Albert F. Ames was a sea captain and merchant who would later own many ships to distribute his manufacturing of lime casks which were sold and transported all down the east coast to build American cities. The stately home would later be the subject of one of artist Edward Hopper‘s paintings in Rockland, titled, “Talbot House” after a later owner.

William H. Glover House // 1873

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William Hurd Glover (1834-1910) was a prominent lumber dealer and builder in Rockland, Maine, and would built this house as his residence on Talbot Avenue. Mr. Glover hired architect Charles F. Douglas, to furnish the plans for the Second Empire style mansion. While covered in vinyl siding, the handsome residence features a slate mansard roof, central tower, delicate projecting portico over the entrance, and decorative window hoods and brackets. The house is one of the best examples of the style in Maine, even with the later siding.

Boothby House // 1870

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The Second Empire style did not take off in Maine as it did in other parts of New England (and the U.S. for that matter), so it’s always a treat to spot one driving the backroads of the Pine Tree State! This house in Denmark, Maine, was built around 1870 for E. A. Boothby, who worked as Assistant Engineer of the Maine Central Railroad. The Second Empire style is evident here from the mansard (French style) roof, bracketed eaves, and a hooded double-door entry.