Jordan, Charles A., House
a.k.a. Deacon French House
63 Academy St., Auburn, METhe Charles A. Jordan House is one of the most ornate Victorian houses in the Lewiston-Auburn area, if not the State of Maine. It is significant not only for its outstanding architectural features but also for the fact that it clearly demonstrates the craftsmanship of the local Maine builder.
Charles Jordan was a local builder of Auburn in the late 19th century. His firm was begun in 1878 under the name of Pierce & Jordan, succeeded in 1882 by Charles A. Jordan himself, and then under the name of Jordan & Bond in 1884. In 1887, Mr. Jordan was again in business by himself.
Charles A. Jordan was born on June 14, 1856, and resided in Auburn. He was listed in the Auburn City Directories as an architect and builder. It is thought he died about 1893, for his name ceased to appear in the city directories that year. He was the son of Charles R. Jordan and Deborah Bonney.
This particular house was built ca. 1880 by Jordan as proof of his skill as a designer and builder. Other buildings by Jordan were Auburn High School, The Stanley Dry Plate Factory, the Avon Mill, and many fine residences in the Auburn area.
This fine Victorian House, one of Charles A. Jordan's best, is in good condition and will soon be restored by its owner. This great house stands not only as a tribute to Charles A. Jordan but also as a tribute to the skill of the local Maine builder.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.