Isaac Farrar Mansion, Bangor
- Also Known As: Symphony House
- Address: 166 Union St
- Vicinity: 2nd St
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1833/00/00 | Richard Upjohn | Architect | Richard Upjohn designs a Greek Revival style, the traditional style of the time, residence for Isaac Farrar. Richard Upjohn will become best known for his Gothic designs. | |||
| 1842/00/00 | Joseph Bigelow (builder) | Builder | Isaac Farrar employs Joseph Bigelow to superintend the construction of his brick house in Bangor from plans drawn by Richard Upjohn. | |||
| 1844/00/00 | Isaac Farrar | Home | A residence with a commanding presence is completed for Isaac Farrar. The exceptionally handsome proportions are reinforced by the treatment of the wall surfaces as massive panels and by the bold simplicity of the few exterior details. | |||
| 1865/00/00 | Charles B Sanford | Home | Charles B Sanford, the proprietor of the Sanford Steamship Lines, lives in the Farrar house from 1865-1878. | |||
| 1882/00/00 | Owen W Davis | Home | Owen W Davis moves into the Farrar-Sanford House. The Davis family will live here until 1888. | |||
| 1911/00/00 | From 1911 until 1929, the Farrar-Sanford-Davis House is used as a residency by the University of Maine Law School and called Stewart Hall. | |||||
| 1929/00/00 | The Bangor Symphony as the Northern Conservatory of Music acquires Stewart Hall and change the name to "Symphony House". |
| Particulars for Isaac Farrar Mansion, Bangor: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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