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A Restoration Project |
State Street was expanded west from the intersection of State and Middle Streets beginning in 1805. State Street, one of several streets radiating from Haymarket Square and Middle Street, provided building sites for the city’s artisans and businessmen. A hiatus in building occurred for some 20 years after passage of the Brick Act of 1814. However, during the mid 19th century this area once again grew rapidly. The majority of the buildings along State Street west of Summer Street date to the 1850s. The building forms chosen for this area had much in common with those of the easterly block. Large double houses were built including 718 - 720 State Street. It was constructed facing a large open parcel of landed owned by Ichabod Goodwin. This large tract of land became a city park in 1887 and was briefly known in the 1890s as “The Common” before reverting to its former owner’s name, hence “Goodwin Park”. The goal of Portsmouth Historic Holdings LLC is to bring this property into the 21st century by restoring its former two family elegance as two unique condominium units. Floor plans have been enhanced to reflect today’s needs. The overall appearance is a preserved original design transforming a former neglected entity into a thoughtful conversion reflecting the era of the mid 19th century and Portsmouth’s special heritage. |
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