So my Pinterest has gone crazy the last week or two with people liking and repinning the picture of this amazing house, and I can't blame them because I could look at this house all day. Honestly, LOOK AT IT.
Built in 1887 in the Queen-Anne style for C. M. Forbes, a partner in a furniture store, and later owned by Graham Glass. The above photo was taken in 1892 by the way.
There is unfortunately very little information on this house, but, and it pains me to say, it was demolished sometime in the 1930's or so. And just to make life a little more hard, it was replaced by a high rise. It is extremely sad that such a building was demolished (as are so many), and I'm sure that the fact that there is photographic evidence makes it all the more tragic, but hopefully more effort can be put in to saving buildings like this in the future. I hope you have a great Thursday midnight while I cry in bed while clutching a photo of this house. Well... that got depressing fast.
I agree that this is one of the most incredibly elaborate Victorian houses I have ever seen. It appears that this showpiece was not only Mr. Forbes home, but a very conspicuous "billboard", located on a hill above Portland, advertising the type of work produced by his furniture factory and store. Mr. Forbes was quite a sportsman and liked to race his fine horses on Macadam road. A few months after Mr. Forbes untimely death his home was offered for rent, all rooms completely furnished, including a pool room with a fine billiard table. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHey Dan, thanks for the comment, some interesting facts there. It's hard to find out very much about this wonderful house!
DeleteDan, what else do you know about this house, the family or any gossip you may know about? I'm researching an article about this house. I'd love any help or information you can share...:)
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