The Tappan-Viles House remains one of Augusta's most architecturally-impressive houses. Located just north of the Maine State House, the two-story house includes elements of its original Federal-style design as well as Italianate- and Colonial Revival-style elements that were added in c. 1865 and c. 1915, respectively. The house is named in part for Reverend Dr. Benjamin Tappan, who built it five years after becoming pastor of the South Parish Congregational Church, and for Blaine S. Viles, a former Mayor of Augusta and the last occupant of the building while it was used as a private residence. In the years since, the Tappan-Viles House has hosted professional offices. Currently the executive offices of the Kennebec Savings Bank are located in the building.
Year Listed: 1982
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https://www.kennebecsavings.bank/resources/community/history/tappan-viles-mansion/