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Dow, Gen. Neal, House

Dow, Gen. Neal, House is a historic place in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000236.

Portland, Cumberland County, MaineListed April 11, 1973NRIS #73000236★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Dow, Gen. Neal, House?

The Neal Dow House, also known as Gen. Neal Dow House, is a historic house found at 714 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. It was built in 1829 for noted politician and prohibitionist Neal Dow (1804–1897), and was later designated a National Historic Landmark for that association. Dow was the author of the first prohibition law passed by the Maine legislature in 1851. He was known as a tireless, internationally known activist for the temperance movement. Dow's house was a center of activism in his lifetime, and is now the headquarters of the Maine chapter of the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

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Listing details

Name
Dow, Gen. Neal, House
City
Portland
County
Cumberland County
State
Maine
Listed on the National Register
April 11, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000236
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.65284, -70.26912
When was Dow, Gen. Neal, House listed on the National Register?

Dow, Gen. Neal, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1973.

Where is Dow, Gen. Neal, House located?

Dow, Gen. Neal, House is located in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine at approximately 43.65284, -70.26912. See the map above.

Is Dow, Gen. Neal, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Dow, Gen. Neal, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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