National Register of Historic Places

Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
Listed
September 24, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002469

About this property

The Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary is a historic medical facility that was located at 794-800 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Also known as Holt Hall, the structure, designed by John Calvin Stevens, was redeveloped into a residential building in 1997, after standing dormant for nearly 10 years. The Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary was built in 1891. In 1951 the hospital merged with the Children's Hospital and Maine General Hospital to become Maine Medical Center. The facility was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

794--800 Congress St.
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
43.65376, -70.27272

Categories

HEALTH/MEDICINEARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary listed on the National Register?

Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary?

Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary?

The period of significance for Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary is recorded as the industrial era.

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