Greater Portland Landmarks’ mission is to ensure that Greater Portland preserves its sense of place for all and builds vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods and communities for the future.

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Did you know that the Observatory is open on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for self guided tours? We're here 5:00-8:00 (last admission at 7:30) and we've got spectacular views, fascinating history, and delightful docents. Come on by to check out the

Unfortunately, we have to cancel Preservation Pages this time around. Keep an eye out here and on our website for what comes next!

We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on September 13!
Peter Lord Plaster & Paint has been working on rehabilitation and restoration projects for about forty years and in th

We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on September 13!
New construction that makes historic construction accessible while bringing out the best features in the original is hard

We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on September 13!
Preservation is more than just buildings, it is also stories that say something about a particular community. Lee Humiston

We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on September 13!
Deb Andrews is a preservation rock star! She served as the Executive Director of Greater Portland Landmarks and as the Man

Flag Day is right around the corner and we have some great things lined up for this festive day! In addition to free self-guided tours from 12pm-8pm, we'll also have a book signing with Paul Ledman and music by the FLUKES. You can find all the detail

We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on September 13!
Successful historic preservation relies on rehabilitation of old buildings into something new and valuable for the communi

Next up for Preservation Pages: We'll be discussing Walkable City by Jeff Speck on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:00 at @congresssquare. It's always free to attend, but it is helpful if we know how many people to expect, so send a quick email to lhannington@p

The Observatory will be opening a bit late today so that we can accommodate a school visit. The kiddos are coming first thing, though, so we'll be starting up our guided tours at 12:30.
We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and we'll see

Hey preservation friends! South Portland's Historic Preservation Committee has a couple vacancies and we think you should fill them! You can learn more about the committee and its role in shaping South Portland's preservation plans and goals here: bi

We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on Wednesday, September 13!
The owners of Bucknam Tavern in Falmouth undertook an incredible feat to bring it back to its glory days. They

Tomorrow at 6:00 at the Fort Allen Park Gazebo! Author Jeffrey H. Ryan will be joining us to discuss This Land Was Saved for You and Me. We hope you'll join us to chat about the early American land conservation movement. Want to come? Send an email t

It's going to be a beautiful holiday weekend and the doors at the Observatory are open! Come on in! We (and our spiffy new sign!) can't wait to see you!

Everybody likes to look their best for their big day! Thanks so much to the crew from @cityportland for giving the Observatory a sprucing before it opens up for the season!

Everybody likes to look their best for their big day! Thanks so much to the crew for giving the Observatory a sprucing before it opens up for the season!

The Observatory opens this Saturday, and we can't wait! This place has the most amazing views, a cool breeze on a hot day, and the history you learn as you climb is unlike anything else! We look forward to seeing you there soon!

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We're highlighting each of our 2023 Preservation Award winners and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them on Wednesday, May 24!
Vana Carmona brought the house at 99 Capisic Street, Portland back to life! Over the course of two years, she, along

We're looking forward to our next installment of Preservation Pages on May 31st at 6:00 at the Fort Allen Park Gazebo! Author Jeffrey H. Ryan will be joining us to discuss This Land Was Saved for You and Me. We hope you'll join us to chat about the e

We are SO EXCITED to announce the winners of this year's Preservation Awards. Swipe through to see the winners, and then come to the celebration on May 24 at 6:00 at @stevenssquarecommunitycenter to learn more about the people and projects. Tickets a

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