Catholic Archbishop Blanchet originally lived in this house, which was built in 1879. The Gothic Revival-style building had divine beginnings but through the years it was also the location of a speakeasy, architectural studio, a sign company and is currently the home for the Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant. This ornate structure has been well preserved and boasts eight arched windows framed with elaborately carved moldings. The light brown exterior and red trim blend in well with the other historic buildings in this part of downtown area and is a sound example of Portland's historic past.
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The only surviving castle of the city, the Charles Piggott House is certainly a historical landmark. Also referred to as the Piggott's Castle, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The architectural style of the house is described as reflecting the Romanesque-Revival style. Also known as Mount Gleall Castle, this historical building named after Charles H. Piggott has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. At the turn of the economic despair in 1893, the Piggott family was forced to sell it, and thus was derived the name 'Piggott's Folly', another moniker for the house.
