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Archived Posts

May 2023
- May 5, 2023 Advocacy Alert: Support Expanding the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit May 5, 2023
March 2023
- Mar 20, 2023 Our View: PMA Campus Expansion & Unification Mar 20, 2023
January 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Did You Know? Part 6: Uncovering History Jan 10, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Did You Know? Part 5: Preservation & Sustainability Jan 10, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Did You Know? Part 4: Providing Support for the Trades Jan 10, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Did You Know? Part 3: Investigating Home Histories Jan 10, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Did You Know, part 2: A Focus on Policy & Advocacy Jan 10, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Did You Know, part 1: Training the Preservationists of the Future Jan 10, 2023
June 2022
- Jun 13, 2022 Advocacy Alert: Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone REPEAL Jun 13, 2022
November 2021
- Nov 2, 2021 November Federal Advocacy Alert: Historic Tax Credit Provision Nov 2, 2021
October 2021
- Oct 26, 2021 October Federal Advocacy Alert Oct 26, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021 Portland City Council Candidates Survey Oct 25, 2021
- Oct 11, 2021 Historic Preservation and Rising Waters Oct 11, 2021
- Oct 4, 2021 Bayside's Cedar Street Oct 4, 2021
September 2021
- Sep 28, 2021 Federal Advocacy Alert Sep 28, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 Saying Goodbye to the UMaine School of Law Building Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 23, 2021 Minor League Baseball in Bayside: A History of the Bayside Park Baseball Stadium Sep 23, 2021
- Sep 10, 2021 Easy Energy Upgrades for Your Older Home Sep 10, 2021
August 2021
- Aug 27, 2021 Need a Fall Reading List? We've got Suggestions! Aug 27, 2021
- Aug 10, 2021 10 Historic Places to Visit in Greater Portland This Summer Aug 10, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 21, 2021 April 21st Meeting of Portland's Historic Preservation Board Apr 21, 2021
- Apr 7, 2021 Visualizing the impact of urban renewal in Bayside Apr 7, 2021
- Apr 7, 2021 Gorham's Historic Districts Apr 7, 2021
March 2021
- Mar 4, 2021 #InMyDistrict - Historic Tax Credits in Greater Portland Mar 4, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 March 3rd Meeting of Portland's Historic Preservation Board Mar 3, 2021
February 2021
- Feb 16, 2021 9 Ways to Learn about Black History in Maine Feb 16, 2021
- Feb 10, 2021 Portland's Chinese Community in the 1920s Feb 10, 2021
January 2021
- Jan 20, 2021 How Can You Provide Public Comment in a Portland City Council Meeting? Jan 20, 2021
- Jan 6, 2021 Support the Munjoy Hill Historic District: Email City Council Jan 6, 2021
December 2020
- Dec 14, 2020 Advocacy in December Dec 14, 2020
- Dec 8, 2020 What’s Happening in Preservation at the State and National Level? Dec 8, 2020
November 2020
- Nov 13, 2020 10 Facts about the proposed Munjoy Hill Historic District Nov 13, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020 How to Participate in the Munjoy Hill Historic District Virtual Public Meeting Nov 12, 2020
- Nov 12, 2020 Tell City Council you support the Munjoy Hill Historic District! Nov 12, 2020
- Nov 4, 2020 Historic Preservation Meeting 11/4/2020 Nov 4, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 27, 2020 Portland’s Ghost Signs Oct 27, 2020
- Oct 26, 2020 Statement on Question C Oct 26, 2020
- Oct 19, 2020 11 Things To Do This Autumn Oct 19, 2020
- Oct 13, 2020 Maine's Apple Heritage Oct 13, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 Maine Midden Minders Aug 31, 2020
- Aug 24, 2020 The Summer Cottages of John Calvin Stevens Aug 24, 2020
- Aug 10, 2020 The death of Captain Lemuel Moody Aug 10, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 Munjoy Hill Local Historic District Aug 4, 2020
July 2020
- Jul 31, 2020 Benefits of Living in a Local Historic District Jul 31, 2020
- Jul 30, 2020 Resurgam Birthday Cake Jul 30, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 23, 2020 Portland's Changing Waterfront Jun 23, 2020
- Jun 15, 2020 Designing for Health in the 19th Century Jun 15, 2020
May 2020
- May 26, 2020 What Will Historic Preservation Look Like Tomorrow? May 26, 2020
- May 26, 2020 Architect of the Week: Ellen Louise Payson May 26, 2020
- May 21, 2020 Historic Preservation Today May 21, 2020
- May 18, 2020 Architect of the Week: George Burnham May 18, 2020
- May 13, 2020 Greater Portland Landmarks’ Urban Renewal Roots May 13, 2020
- May 8, 2020 Architect of the Week: John Leasure May 8, 2020
- May 7, 2020 The Early History of Preservation May 7, 2020
- May 4, 2020 Architect of the Week: Charles Quincy Clapp May 4, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 29, 2020 Building Munjoy Hill: The Houses of William Hoit Apr 29, 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 We’re all staying at home, but our houses don’t always stay in one place! Apr 21, 2020
- Apr 13, 2020 Landmarks Recommends: Alessa Wylie's Favorite Books Apr 13, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 Hunting for Kit Homes in Greater Portland Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 Landmarks Recommends: Julie Larry's Favorite Books Apr 1, 2020
March 2020
- Mar 27, 2020 Artists: Preservers of Place—and Portland Mar 27, 2020
- Mar 20, 2020 Discover the story of your historic home Mar 20, 2020
- Mar 18, 2020 Women-designed homes of Portland's Golden Age Mar 18, 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 Portland's Planning Board to vote Tuesday on Munjoy Hill Local Historic District Mar 9, 2020
February 2020
- Feb 19, 2020 Western Prom Master Plan Likely to Move Forward Feb 19, 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 Valentine's Day Photo Contest Feb 4, 2020
November 2019
- Nov 27, 2019 The Activism of Frannie Peabody Nov 27, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 The Issue with Brownstone and Other Masonry Nov 18, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 “There is nothin’ finer than a Worcester Diner” Nov 18, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 6 Ways to Preserve the Memory of Buildings Destroyed by Rising Sea Levels Nov 18, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Inside Historic Fire Stations Nov 18, 2019
- Nov 7, 2019 Happy 10th Anniversary, Safford House! Nov 7, 2019
- Nov 5, 2019 Women's Suffrage in Portland Nov 5, 2019
October 2019
- Oct 2, 2019 15 Things To Do This October! Oct 2, 2019
May 2019
- May 17, 2019 Keeping History Above Water May 17, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Forest Ave. Matters May 14, 2019
- May 9, 2019 Munjoy Hill Matters May 9, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Landmarks' Next Executive Director May 1, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 22, 2019 The Trade Show Files: The Unique Offerings of Historic Homes with Town & Shore Associates Mar 22, 2019
- Mar 20, 2019 The Trade Show Files: Considerations When Selling and Renovating Your Older Home with Tom Landry Mar 20, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Founding Women of Portland's Preservation Movement Mar 19, 2019
- Mar 18, 2019 The Trade Show Files: A Realtor's Perspective with Erin of Gardner Real Estate Group Mar 18, 2019
- Mar 8, 2019 The Trade Show Files: Ask the Experts Mar 8, 2019
February 2019
- Feb 22, 2019 The Green Book and Portland Feb 22, 2019
- Feb 22, 2019 The Green Book and Portland Feb 22, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 The Trade Show Files: Stephanie Brown of Bagala Window Works Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 13, 2019 Heating Things Up with Attic Insulation Feb 13, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 How does Landmarks determine what buildings and places to advocate for? Feb 1, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 11, 2019 The Trade Show Files: Midcentury Marvel Jan 11, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 A moratorium on Portland's Waterfront Jan 8, 2019
November 2018
- Nov 7, 2018 Book Report: The Past and Future City by Stephanie Meeks Nov 7, 2018
September 2018
- Sep 12, 2018 11 Things to do in Fall 2018 Sep 12, 2018
July 2018
- Jul 25, 2018 Catching Up with Landmarks' 2018 Graduate Interns Jul 25, 2018
- Jul 11, 2018 11 Things to Do This Summer-2018 Jul 11, 2018
- Jul 6, 2018 Maine Medical Center Proposes New Employee Garage Jul 6, 2018
- Jul 2, 2018 Construction is everywhere in Portland! Which one will be a Future Landmark? Jul 2, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 1, 2018 The Transforming Triple-Decker Jun 1, 2018
May 2018
- May 18, 2018 Munjoy Hill Zoning Changes head to City Council May 18, 2018
- May 11, 2018 Preservation Month 2018 May 11, 2018
- May 4, 2018 Munjoy Hill Public Hearing Tuesday May 8th May 4, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 5, 2018 Are Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing Advocates on the Same Side? Apr 5, 2018
March 2018
- Mar 19, 2018 African-American Associated Building on Munjoy Hill, Part 2 Mar 19, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 21, 2018 African-American Owned Buildings in early 20th Century on Munjoy Hill, Part 1 Feb 21, 2018
January 2018
- Jan 25, 2018 10 Things to Keep Your Winter Interesting Jan 25, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 Who is Max Page? Jan 8, 2018
December 2017
- Dec 18, 2017 Historic Tax Credits are in the final tax legislation passed on 12/20/17 Dec 18, 2017
- Dec 5, 2017 Fate of Federal Historic Tax Credits Remains Uncertain! Dec 5, 2017
November 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 Recommendation to close South Portland's Mahoney Middle School and an update on the federal HTC program. Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 13, 2017 Historic Tax Credit Update! Nov 13, 2017
October 2017
- Oct 30, 2017 Help Save the Federal Historic Tax Credit! Oct 30, 2017
- Oct 10, 2017 2017 Places In Peril Announced! Oct 10, 2017
September 2017
- Sep 28, 2017 14 Things to do this Fall Sep 28, 2017
- Sep 20, 2017 2017 Places in Peril Announced Sep 20, 2017
August 2017
- Aug 10, 2017 Woodford Food & Beverage: Resuscitating an Old Classic Aug 10, 2017
- Aug 2, 2017 9 Things to do this August 2017 Aug 2, 2017
June 2017
- Jun 29, 2017 Construction is underway at the St. Joseph's Motherhouse! Jun 29, 2017
- Jun 19, 2017 Places in Peril Jun 19, 2017
May 2017
- May 30, 2017 City presents plans for "Portland Landing" May 30, 2017
- May 25, 2017 Heritage for a 40 Foot Lot May 25, 2017
- May 12, 2017 Comment now on proposed art for Congress Square Park May 12, 2017
- May 5, 2017 Public Forum: Fort Gorges Preservation Plan May 5, 2017
- May 3, 2017 Preservation Month Matters May 3, 2017
April 2017
- Apr 11, 2017 Portland Planning Board Public Hearing on new City Comprehensive Plan Apr 11, 2017
- Apr 7, 2017 South Portland Public Library Shines Bright Apr 7, 2017
March 2017
- Mar 17, 2017 Portland unveils new design for Congress Square Park Mar 17, 2017
- Mar 16, 2017 St. Joseph's Convent receives additional City funding support Mar 16, 2017
- Mar 8, 2017 Mechanics' Hall Mar 8, 2017
February 2017
- Feb 24, 2017 Revised Design for the Rufus Deering Site Feb 24, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 Important Places of Portland's African-American History Feb 21, 2017
- Feb 17, 2017 Sen. Susan Collins sponsors Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Feb 17, 2017
- Feb 15, 2017 Help Shape the Future of Portland Feb 15, 2017
- Feb 9, 2017 Valentines for Historic Preservation Feb 9, 2017
January 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 New height overlay zoning proposed to protect the vista from Fort Sumner Park Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 20, 2017 Why Should We Preserve our Historic Schools? Jan 20, 2017
- Jan 18, 2017 New Institutional Zoning would facilitate Maine Medical Center Transformation Jan 18, 2017
- Jan 17, 2017 Portland's Historic Preservation Program Jan 17, 2017
- Jan 10, 2017 4 Buildings Make Positive Progress Jan 10, 2017
December 2016
- Dec 22, 2016 The Giant Walking Serviceman sign on Route 302 is found to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places Dec 22, 2016
- Dec 22, 2016 Instagram Winners Announced! Dec 22, 2016
- Dec 16, 2016 Portland Company Public Hearing Dec 16, 2016
- Dec 12, 2016 Join the City of Portland and Friends of Congress Square! Dec 12, 2016
- Dec 5, 2016 Final Public Hearings on the Portland Company Master Development Plan Begin This Week Dec 5, 2016
November 2016
- Nov 21, 2016 Portland Company Master Development Plan Workshops Continue Nov 21, 2016
- Nov 17, 2016 10 Things You Can Do Over the Weekend to Make Your Old House More Efficient Nov 17, 2016
- Nov 16, 2016 Mark your calendars! Nov 16, 2016
- Nov 10, 2016 Portland's Comprehensive Plan: Help Shape a Vision for Portland's Future Nov 10, 2016
- Nov 7, 2016 #doorsofgreaterportland Nov 7, 2016
October 2016
- Oct 22, 2016 12 Things We Can't Wait to Do this Fall Oct 22, 2016
- Oct 21, 2016 A Garden for the Historic Home Oct 21, 2016
- Oct 19, 2016 Proposed Development Focuses Attention on One of Portland's Earliest Fortifications Oct 19, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 20, 2016 Developer, City, and neighbors may have an agreement on a new life for the vacant Reed School Sep 20, 2016
- Sep 12, 2016 Meet Our Summer 2016 Interns Sep 12, 2016
- Sep 8, 2016 When School becomes Home: Adaptive Reuse Sep 8, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 25, 2016 Remembering the Demolition Aug 25, 2016
- Aug 15, 2016 Woodfords Corner in the News! Aug 15, 2016
- Aug 12, 2016 This Place Matters: Duck Pond, Westbrook Aug 12, 2016
- Aug 5, 2016 This Place Matters: Lincoln Park Aug 5, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 29, 2016 I Survived the Fire of 1866 Jun 29, 2016
- Jun 20, 2016 Hooray for June: Historic House Gala and Flag Day Jun 20, 2016
May 2016
- May 27, 2016 This Place Matters: The West Mansion May 27, 2016
- May 16, 2016 This Place Matters: Historic Gas Stations May 16, 2016
March 2016
- Mar 15, 2016 In the Community: Corey Templeton Mar 15, 2016
- Mar 15, 2016 Welcome to Preservation Portland! Mar 15, 2016