Portland History

The elaborate stone building has been closed to the public since 2001 except for a few scheduled guided tours throughout the year.

Do you love uncovering hidden secrets of the past that are otherwise closed to the public? The Maine Historical Society's Magical History Tour is this weekend and it's the perfect way to spend your Saturday.

Portland has so many buildings that have been here for more than 100 years. One of those is the First Parish that has stood at the intersection of Congress and Temple streets since 1825 as the city around it has changed dramatically.

One of the last buildings left standing from the old Grand Trunk Railroad in Portland has been saved after Gorham Savings Bank purchased the building with plans for new offices.

The Portland Company Complex at 58 Fore Street is getting a lot of local press lately with the debate surrounding Question 2. It's also the site of our Spirit of Portland Halloween Party, so I teamed up with Instagram Photographer @aabbyylou to explore the space and uncover pieces of the Portland Company's history.