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Blaine, James G., House

Augusta, Maine
County of Kennebec.
Capitol and State Streets
National Register Number: 66000024
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Governor's Mansion; Tours available..

Statement of Significance (as of designation - January 29, 1964):
From 1862 until his death, this substantial two story frame and clapboard house was the residence of James G. Blaine (1830-1893), Speaker of the House of Representatives, twice a Senator, twice Secretary of State, and an unsuccessful Presidential candidate in 1884. He helped establish the Pan-American Union in 1890.


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