Holland-Drew House
377 Main St., Lewiston, METhe original owner of the Holland House, Captain Daniel Holland, was an important member of the Lewiston community. A successful businessman, dealing with lumber and real estate, he was also very active in the promotion of early industrial development. In 1868, he became a member of the governor's council, and in 1870 and 1871, he served as a member of the Maine State Senate.
A later owner of this residence was Judge Franklin M. Drew. He was a prominent figure in the history of Maine as well as of Lewiston. Once a Judge of Probate in Androscoggin County, he also played an important role in the state legislature and served as Secretary of State. He gained most of his local notoriety through service as an officer of the Lewiston Trust and Safe Deposit Company as well as Treasurer of Bates College. During the Civil War, he was made Colonel of the 15th Maine Regiment of Volunteers. His flourishing legal practice kept him in the public eye. for many years.
In addition to the historical significance of its past owners, the house has architectural significance of its own. Worthy of special note are the stained glass portraits found in the central window panel of each of the twin bay windows in the facade. One is of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; the other is of Mozart. The house itself is beautifully maintained and is a fine example of the Italianate style.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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