The Gothic House

The Gothic House
The Gothic House in December 2010
Interactive map showing the location of The Gothic House
Location387 Spring St., Portland, Maine
Coordinates43°38′45″N 70°16′21″W / 43.64583°N 70.27250°W / 43.64583; -70.27250
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1845
ArchitectHenry Rowe
Architectural styleGothic Revival
Part ofSpring Street Historic District (ID70000043)
NRHP reference No.72001539
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 31, 1974
Designated CPApril 3, 1970

The Gothic House, also known as the John J. Brown House, is a historic house at 387 Spring Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1845, it is one of Maine's finest and earliest known examples of Gothic Revival architecture. Although virtually unaltered, it was moved down Spring Street in 1971 to avoid demolition. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.