32 Thomas Street Alterations
Portland
Description
A workshop review of proposed alterations at 32 Thomas Street, carried over from the board's September 2 meeting.
Impact summary
Alterations to another property under historic review; details on scope were not included in the materials provided.
Applicant
- Name
- Jeremy Benn, Williston, LLC
- Address
- 32 Thomas Street, Portland, MaineSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · Historic Preservation Board
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Historic Preservation Board - Sep 16, 2026
A workshop review of proposed alterations at 32 Thomas Street, carried over from the board's September 2 meeting.
Historic Preservation Board - Sep 2, 2026
The owners want to turn the historic church into four condos, swapping roughly 13 stained-glass windows for clear glass, adding storm windows on the rest, replacing some doors, and adding skylights. The board is asking for a window-by-window justification before any vote.
Related issues (3)
Addition to historic 1873 house at 100 North Street
Owners of a contributing 1873 Italianate house in the Munjoy Hill Historic District want to build a garage, in-law suite, and apartment behind their home to support retirement and multigenerational living. The board found the design respects the historic streetscape while adding housing flexibility.
Conversion of Williston-West Church into condominiums
A vacant 1877 High Victorian Gothic landmark church in the West End could become four condos. The big question: how much of the original stained glass can come out to make the units livable while keeping the building's historic character?
Addition to historic Albert E. Scoullar House
Owners of an 1873 contributing house in the Munjoy Hill Historic District want to add a garage, in-law suite, and small apartment behind the home. The board's review determines how much change a landmark house can absorb while keeping the historic streetscape intact.
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