19-23 Craigie Street, Portland, 1924
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City of Portland - Planning & Development
Neal W. Allen House
19 Craigie Street
The Neal W. Allen Sr., House at what is now 186 Craigie Street in Deering was part of an exclusive enclave of structures designed by John Calvin Stevens early in the 20th century.
Neal Allen was married to the architect’s daughter Margaret Louise in 1909 and moved into their new Arts & Crafts Movement home that year. Stevens lived next door.
Allen became chairman of the City Council in 1924. The head of F.O. Bailey Co. auctioneers, Allen remaining an active force in the city until 1958.
The Portland Evening Express stated that Allen "engaged in many a hot controversy without ever being accused of pettiness or prejudice or losing the admiration of those who disagreed with him."
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