Francis O. J. Smith home, Portland, ca. 1855

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Francis O. J. Smith home, Portland, ca. 1855

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The home of Portland politician Francis Ormand Smith (1806-1876) on Forest Avenue in Portland, was built in 1836. The home, near Baxter Woods, was demolished in 1887.

Smith, a Democrat, served in the Maine legislature and was a U.S. Representative from Maine from 1833-39.

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About This Item

  • Title: Francis O. J. Smith home, Portland, ca. 1855
  • Creator: Harrison Bird Brown
  • Creation Date: circa 1855
  • Subject Date: circa 1855
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions: 48 cm x 45 cm
  • Local Code: A86-841
  • Object Type: Image

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