State Theatre – Portland, Maine

The State Theatre opened on Congress Street on November 8, 1929, designed by architect Herbert W. Rhodes in a mix of Spanish, Moorish, and Art…

Mechanics’ Hall – Portland, Maine

Mechanics’ Hall was built between 1857 and 1859 for the Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, a group founded in 1815 to promote education and craftsmanship among…

The Press Hotel – Portland, Maine

The Press Hotel on Exchange Street in Portland began life in 1923 as the Gannett Building, headquarters of the Portland Press Herald. Built in the…

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