showstopper with its very distinct
iron grills and railings, four bays, Doric
columns, carved wreaths, and ornate
molding.
Edward Kent and Jonas Cutting were attor-
neys at the time of its construction, and
Kent later became governor of Maine. They
were married to sisters who liked to commu-
nicate through a door in the front hallway.
house was originally a modest Federal-style
home, with its Greek Revival addition
added to expand the front and sides of the
house. Twin spiral staircases anchor the
home, and some rooms jut off the staircase
without any hallway in between.
nently in the 1989 book Greek Revival
America, which Deighan and Porter display
on a coffee table in one of the spherical
front parlor rooms.
who bought the house with her attorney
about putting the work into it, but it quickly
became clear that we'd need expertise from
local historians and restoration workers."
antiques appraiser, with "keeping the
adventuresome spirit alive." About 20
years ago, when they opened up a back
wall, they discovered a map of Maine from
1828, which now hangs in their home.