Willard Square
District of South Portland
Maine - United States

Portland Observatory

The Portland Observatory, built in 1807 at Portland, Maine, is the last surviving maritime signal tower in the United States. Using both a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks.

Located at 43.6653, -70.2483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Towers completed in 1807, National Historic Landmarks in Maine, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine, Observation towers in the United States, Octagonal buildings in the United States, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Visitor attractions in Portland, Maine, Munjoy Hill, Historic American Buildings Survey in Maine

Cushing Island, Maine

Cushing Island, or Cushing's Island, is a privately owned island in Casco Bay in the U.S. state of Maine. Part of the city of Portland, Maine, roughly 45 families live there seasonally. In 1623-24 English explorer Christopher Levett built a blockhouse on the island, part of 6,000 acres granted him by the English King. Levett left behind a group of settlers to carry on after he returned to England. But the naval captain and adventurer never returned, and the fate of the men is unknown.

Located at 43.6411, -70.2078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Islands of Portland, Maine, Frederick Law Olmsted works

Cumberland County Civic Center

The Cumberland County Civic Center is a 6,733-seat multi-purpose arena, in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of $8 million, it is home to the Portland Pirates ice hockey team, various trade shows and the Maine Principals' Association high school basketball tournament. There are 6,733 permanent seats in the arena, and it seats up to 9,500 for concerts. The inside consists of one deck rising 24 rows, 14 seats across at its widest, and 30 separated sections around.

Located at 43.6556, -70.2592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Music venues in Portland, Maine, Sports venues in Portland, Maine, College basketball venues in the United States, Indoor arenas in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Convention centers in Maine, Portland Pirates, Maine Mariners, Basketball venues in Maine, Ice hockey venues in Maine, Sports venues completed in 1977

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is the highest court in the state of Maine's judicial system. Known as the Law Court when sitting as an appellate court, it is composed of seven justices, who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Maine Senate. Justices serve for seven-year terms, with no limit on the number of terms that they may serve. The Maine Court is one of the few state Supreme Courts in the United States authorized to issue advisory opinions.

Located at 43.6592, -70.2537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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State supreme courts, Maine state courts, Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Battle of Portland Harbor

The Battle of Portland Harbor was a naval battle of the American Civil War, fought in June 1863, in the waters off Portland, Maine. Two United States Navy warships engaged two vessels under Confederate States Navy employment.

Located at 43.6632, -70.221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Naval battles of the American Civil War, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Maine in the American Civil War, History of Portland, Maine

Exchange Street

Exchange Street is a main commercial thoroughfare in the Old Port district of Portland, Maine, U.S.A. It features a number of designer clothing stores, as well as several small, locally-owned businesses. There are also a couple of coffee shops, one of which doubles as an Internet café. Exchange Street is known locally as the main hub of the Old Port. Before the 1970s, Exchange Street and the Old Port area had become largely run-down and deserted.

Located at 43.6572, -70.2546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Streets in Portland, Maine

Portland Fish Pier

The Portland Fish Pier is a fishing pier located in Portland, Maine on the edge of the Fore River. It is a major hub for the commercial fishing industry, and is home to the Portland Fish Exchange, where over 20 million pounds (9,000 tonnes) of seafood a year are bought and sold. A fishermen's memorial is also located at the Pier. Due to the heavy commercial fishing industry presence, there is no ferry service at the Portland Fish Pier.

Located at 43.6514, -70.2538 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Portland, Maine, Piers in Maine, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine, Port of Portland (Maine)

Becky's Diner

Becky's Diner is an historic, popular diner on Commercial Street in Portland, Maine. It is located on Portland's historic waterfront.

Located at 43.6507, -70.257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Portland, Maine, Restaurants established in 1991

Port of Portland (Maine)

The Port of Portland is the largest tonnage seaport in New England as well as a major seaport along the east coast of the United States. It is also the second largest oil port on the East Coast, processing 149,616,287 barrels of oil in 2007, mostly through the Portland-Montreal Pipe Line, and the largest foreign inbound transit tonnage port in the United States.

Located at 43.65, -70.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Portland, Maine, Ports and harbors of Maine, Transportation in Portland, Maine, Port of Portland (Maine)

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum is located in Portland, Maine, United States. The organization was founded in 1993 and contains a collection of rolling stock and artifacts from the 24 gauge narrow gauge railroads that ran in the state of Maine in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The organization operates a 1½ mile long railroad that runs along the waterfront of Casco Bay and parallels Portland's Eastern Promenade.

Located at 43.6625, -70.245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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WJZP-LP

WJZP-LP (105.1 FM, "Jazz 105.1") is a low-power broadcast radio station in Portland, Maine, USA. The station currently broadcasts a community-based Jazz format, The station has been on the air since 2005. This station features monthly concerts of Maine jazz artists. These concerts are supported by local businesses and community members. WJZP leaders and supporters spoke out at the 2007 Federal Communications Commission hearing on media ownership issues, in Portland, ME.

Located at 43.661, -70.256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Community radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 2005, Low-power FM radio stations in Maine, Radio stations in Portland, Maine

Portland Public Library

The Portland Public Library is the name of the public library system for Portland, Maine, USA. It is also the name of the city's main library which is located at 5 Monument Square on Congress Street in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland. The system also has three neighborhood branch locations: Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, and Riverton Branch.

Located at 43.6577, -70.2591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College is a community college in South Portland, Maine, USA, and one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System.

Located at 43.648, -70.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Two-year colleges in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1946, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Education in South Portland, Maine, Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, Maine, Cemeteries in Cumberland County, Maine, Southern Maine Community College, USCAA member institutions

One City Center (Portland)

One City Center is an office building located in the Financial District in Monument Square, Portland, Maine. It is considered an icon of the Maine financial market. The building serves as the northern New England offices for Bank of America, and a Bank of America logo is featured at the building's highest point. It consists of 13 floors and features a 5-story atrium with a full service food court inside the building. The building was opened in 1987.

Located at 43.6576, -70.2573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1987, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine

Burning of Falmouth

The Burning of Falmouth (October 18, 1775) was an attack by a fleet of Royal Navy vessels on the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts (site of the modern city of Portland, Maine, and not to be confused with the modern towns of Falmouth, Massachusetts or Falmouth, Maine). The fleet was commanded by Captain Henry Mowat. The attack began with a naval bombardment which included incendiary shot, followed by a landing party meant to complete the town's destruction.

Located at 43.6548, -70.2536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1775 in the Thirteen Colonies, Battles of the American Revolutionary War, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving the United States, Conflicts in 1775, Maine in the American Revolution, History of Portland, Maine, Firefighting in Portland, Maine, Military history of New England

Cathedral School (Maine)

Cathedral School was a private, Roman Catholic school in Portland, Maine. Cathedral School was founded by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1864. The school offers classes from kindergarten to 8th grade. It was the "mother school" of Maine's parochial school system.

Located at 43.6621, -70.2539 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1864, Private elementary schools in Maine, Private middle schools in Maine, Roman Catholic elementary schools in the United States, Schools in Portland, Maine, Religion in Portland, Maine

Maine Historical Society

The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine and is located in Portland.

Located at 43.6568, -70.2603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Children's Museum of Maine

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, Maine and features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. The Museum & Theatre serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's development and learning.

Located at 43.6544, -70.2617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Portland, Maine, Children's museums in Maine

Annie C. Maguire

Annie C. Maguire was a British three-masted bark, sailing from Buenos Aires on 24 December 1886, when she struck the ledge at Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Lighthouse Keeper Joshua Strout, his son, wife, and volunteers rigged an ordinary ladder as a gangplank between the shore and the ledge the ship was heeled against. Captain O'Neil, the ship's master, his wife, two mates and the nine-man crew clambered onto the ledge and then, one by one, crossed the ladder to safety.

Located at 43.6228, -70.208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1853 ships, Maritime incidents in 1886, Shipwrecks of the Maine coast

New England Bible College

New England Bible College is a small four-year coeducational Bible college in South Portland, Maine. There are on average 50 to 60 enrolled students each semester. It is the only Bible college in New England.

Located at 43.6241, -70.2518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bible colleges, Educational institutions established in 1959, Education in Portland, Maine, Education in South Portland, Maine, Rockland, Maine, Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, Maine, Universities and colleges in Knox County, Maine

Etz Chaim Synagogue

Etz Chaim Synagogue is a synagogue in the Old Port neighborhood in Portland, Maine. Located at 267 Congress Street, it is the only immigrant-era European-style synagogue remaining in Maine. It was founded in 1921 as an English-language synagogue, rather than a traditional Yiddish-language one.

Located at 43.6621, -70.2525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Synagogues in Maine, Religion in Portland, Maine, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine, Religious organizations established in 1921

Fort Williams Park

Fort Williams Park is a 90 acre park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine encompassing numerous historical sites. Perhaps most famous for having Portland Head Light on its grounds, the park also encompasses the decommissioned and largely demolished United States Army post Fort Williams, which was operational during World War I and World War II.

Located at 43.6233, -70.2111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in Maine

Battle of Fort Loyal

The Battle of Fort Loyal (May 20, 1690) involved Joseph-François Hertel de la Fresnière and Baron de St Castin leading troops as well as the Wabanaki Confederacy in New Brunswick to capture and destroy an English settlement on the Falmouth neck (site of present-day Portland, Maine), then part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The commander of the fort was Captain Sylvanus Davis. After two days of siege, the settlement's fort, called Fort Loyal (sometimes spelled "Loyall"), surrendered.

Located at 43.6615, -70.2553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Military history of Acadia, Military history of Nova Scotia, Military history of New England, Military history of Canada, Conflicts in 1690, King William's War, Pre-statehood history of Maine, History of Portland, Maine, Massacres in the Thirteen Colonies, Massacres by Native Americans

Fort Williams (Maine)

Fort Williams is a former United States Army fort in Cape Elizabeth, Maine which operated from 1872 to 1964. After its closure, it was redeveloped into Fort Williams Park.

Located at 43.6233, -70.2111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Forts in Maine, History of Maine, Radar stations of the United States Air Force, Aerospace Defense Command military installations

South Portland Public Library

The South Portland Public Library is the public library serving South Portland, Maine. In 1965, ground was broken for the $300,579 library building. The doors were opened for service to the public in 1966. The Memorial Branch Library was opened on Wescott Road in 1976.

Located at 43.634, -70.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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