The Smith–Emery House is a historic house at 400 Main Street in the Springvale village of Sanford, Maine. Built in 1847, it is one of Sanford's largest and finest examples of Greek Revival architecture, and was owned by two prominent local businessmen. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
The Smith–Emery House is set on the north side of Main Street, between it and Springvale's mill pond. It is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, five bays wide, with a side-gable roof, clapboard siding, and a granite foundation. A two-story ell extends to the rear of the main block, connecting it to a barn that is offset to the right. The main (south-facing) facade is symmetrically arranged, with the entrance in a projecting gable-roofed vestibule. The entrance is framed by pilasters at the sides and four-light transom window above. The building interior follows a typical center-chimney plan, with a narrow winding stair in the entry, and parlors to either side. Interior finishes are Greek Revival, and fairly modest.[2]
The house was built, probably around 1847, for Albert J. Smith, owner of a local hardware business. Smith was also active in local politics, serving as town selectman, treasurer, and deputy sheriff. The house was owned by his son Leander, a butcher, and was sold in 1897 to Samuel Emery, whose family owned it until 1982. Emery sold home furnishings, and in 1899 became owner of the Springvale Cotton Mills. The house is one of the largest and least-altered examples of Greek Revival architecture in the village.[2]
^ ab"NRHP nomination for Smith–Emery House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
May 03, 2024
smith, emery, house, historic, house, main, street, springvale, village, sanford, maine, built, 1847, sanford, largest, finest, examples, greek, revival, architecture, owned, prominent, local, businessmen, listed, national, register, historic, places, 1998, na. The Smith Emery House is a historic house at 400 Main Street in the Springvale village of Sanford Maine Built in 1847 it is one of Sanford s largest and finest examples of Greek Revival architecture and was owned by two prominent local businessmen It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 1 Smith Emery HouseU S National Register of Historic PlacesShow map of MaineShow map of the United StatesLocation400 Main St Springvale MaineCoordinates43 28 7 N 70 48 7 W 43 46861 N 70 80194 W 43 46861 70 80194Area2 1 acres 0 85 ha Built1847 1847 Architectural styleGreek RevivalNRHP reference No 98001233 1 Added to NRHPOctober 8 1998Description and history editThe Smith Emery House is set on the north side of Main Street between it and Springvale s mill pond It is a 2 1 2 story wood frame structure five bays wide with a side gable roof clapboard siding and a granite foundation A two story ell extends to the rear of the main block connecting it to a barn that is offset to the right The main south facing facade is symmetrically arranged with the entrance in a projecting gable roofed vestibule The entrance is framed by pilasters at the sides and four light transom window above The building interior follows a typical center chimney plan with a narrow winding stair in the entry and parlors to either side Interior finishes are Greek Revival and fairly modest 2 The house was built probably around 1847 for Albert J Smith owner of a local hardware business Smith was also active in local politics serving as town selectman treasurer and deputy sheriff The house was owned by his son Leander a butcher and was sold in 1897 to Samuel Emery whose family owned it until 1982 Emery sold home furnishings and in 1899 became owner of the Springvale Cotton Mills The house is one of the largest and least altered examples of Greek Revival architecture in the village 2 See also editNational Register of Historic Places listings in York County MaineReferences edit a b National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 a b NRHP nomination for Smith Emery House National Park Service Retrieved 2015 09 17 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Smith Emery House amp oldid 1106459379, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
