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in the mid-19th century, and T.J. Southard was its most prominent builder and businessman, operating not just a shipyard, but also a local dry goods store, grist mill, and cotton mill. This building was constructed by Southard in 1880–83, and served as the heart of his empire. The interior retains
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providing a full third story. It has a single storefront on the ground floor, with two bays of display windows on each side of a central recessed entrance; these elements are framed by cast iron elements, including pilasters at the building corners. The second floor is five bays wide, with sash
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windows set in segmented-arch openings topped by brick headers with stone keystone and shoulder elements. The main roof cornice is deep and studded with medallions, and the roof dormers have fully pedimented gables.
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The Southard Block stands in the village center of Richmond, on the west side of Front Street at the junction with Weymouth Street. It is a 2-1/2 story brick building, with a dormered
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The town of Richmond was a major shipbuilding center on the
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is a historic commercial building at 25 Front Street in
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original elements associated with his bank vault and
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Southard Block is located in Maine
Southard Block is located in the United States
Richmond, Maine
44°5′26″N 69°51′9″W / 44.09056°N 69.85250°W / 44.09056; -69.85250
Richmond Historic District
ID73000146
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the village center
Richmond, Maine
National Register of Historic Places

mansard roof
Kennebec River
counting room
National Register of Historic Places listings in Sagadahoc County, Maine


"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service


"NRHP nomination for Southard Block"
National Park Service
photos from 1972

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