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Homer studio seen as semiprivate landmark ; The Portland Museum of Art has agreed to buy the cottage at Prouts Neck, but access is problematic.

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From: Portland Press Herald (Maine)
Date: 20041001
Author:BOB KEYES Staff Writer

BOB KEYES Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
10-01-2004
Homer studio seen as semiprivate landmark ; The Portland Museum of Art has agreed to buy the cottage at Prouts Neck, but access is problematic.
Byline: BOB KEYES Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Local & State

SCARBOROUGH --

Art lovers, art educators and everyday Mainers hailed Thursday's news that the Portland Museum of Art intends to purchase and preserve American painter Winslow Homer's seaside studio. But some also said they hope the museum figures out a way to allow public access to the tiny Prouts Neck cottage where the ...

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