Tate House (Portland, Maine)

The Tate House, also known as the Colonial Tate House, is a historic house museum located in Portland, Maine, United States. It was the home of George Tate, the senior mast agent for the British Royal Navy during the 18th century, overseeing the harvesting and shipping of tall Eastern White Pines for use as masts on British warships.

Constructed in 1755, the house is a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture and provides insights into the life of a prominent figure in colonial Maine's maritime industry. The house is built of wood frame construction and features a gambrel roof, a central chimney, and symmetrically arranged windows and doors.

The Tate House is owned and operated by the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Maine and is open to the public for tours during the summer months. The tours explore the history of the Tate family, the mast trade, and the significance of the tall pines to the British Empire. The museum also maintains period gardens that reflect the domestic life of the Tate family and the types of plants grown in colonial Maine.

The Tate House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.