National Register of Historic Places

Reed, Thomas Brackett, House

Reed, Thomas Brackett, House is a historic place in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000239.

Portland, Cumberland County, MaineListed May 7, 1973NRIS #73000239★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Reed, Thomas Brackett, House?

The Thomas Brackett Reed House is a historic brick duplex house at 30–32 Deering Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1876, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 for its association with Thomas Brackett Reed (1839–1902), Speaker of the House of Representatives. Reed owned and occupied number 32 from 1888 until his death in 1902. He was notable for significantly increasing the power of the House Speaker, introducing a set of rules known as the Reed Rules that still govern debate in that body today.

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Listing details

Name
Reed, Thomas Brackett, House
City
Portland
County
Cumberland County
State
Maine
Listed on the National Register
May 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000239
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.65411, -70.26688
When was Reed, Thomas Brackett, House listed on the National Register?

Reed, Thomas Brackett, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973.

Where is Reed, Thomas Brackett, House located?

Reed, Thomas Brackett, House is located in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine at approximately 43.65411, -70.26688. See the map above.

Is Reed, Thomas Brackett, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Reed, Thomas Brackett, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.