The Printers' Exchange Block is a historic

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located at 103–107 Exchange Street in the

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. The building, which was designed in 1866 by

Charles Q. Clapp Charles Quincy Clapp (May 26, 1799 – March 1, 1868) was an American merchant and architect in Portland, Maine. He was active in the first half of the 19th century. Early life Clapp was born in Portland, Maine, as the second known child of A ...

, was built the same year. It wraps around the block that stands at the intersections of Exchange, Federal and Market Streets. Its alternative addresses have been given as 174–178 Federal Street and 114–116 Market Street during its history.

Description and history

The block was built in 1866, in the wake of Portland's great 1866 fire, to Charles Q. Clapp's design. The building was originally known as the Printers' Exchange, and was the home of the '' Eastern Argus'' and the ''

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,'' among other newspapers. In 1924, the building was owned by Clinton W. Davis Agent. By 1965, it was the home of Dow and Pinkham Insurance Company.

Interior

File:Printers' Exchange Block interior 2023.jpg

References

{{reflist Commercial buildings in Portland, Maine Historic district contributing properties in Maine Commercial buildings completed in 1866 1866 establishments in Maine Old Port of Portland, Maine