- The venue with 2000 seating capacity was rejuvenated in 2010.
- Established in 1882 as the Portland Society of Art, The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is recognized as the oldest, largest public art entity in Maine.
- The custodians of the Victorian Mansion created in 1860, along with Portland’s continuous conservation initiatives.
- The Western Prom’s own Historic District includes 420 structures constructed from 1850 to 1920. This is the oldest conserved greenery in Portland, envisioned by the Olmstead Company.
- The noted statue in Portland is of its acclaimed 19th century poet, known as the American Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This figure faces down the street towards his childhood domicile, the peninsula’s initial brick property, which currently serves as a museum.
- The location is recognized to have the finest collection of edifices designed by renowned architect John Calvin Stevens.
- This is often touted as the optimal presentation of lofty Gothic architecture in Maine.
- This avenue was named after the Storer-Lunt family who accrued their wealth from soap production.
- walking history tour of the West End of Portland
- Gratuity to the tour guide is not included.
Join our knowledgeable and passionate guides as you step back in time on a stroll through the West end of Portland, Maine, renowned as one of the finest and best maintained Victorian districts in the United States. Discover key historical sites, local anecdotes, and hidden treasures on this enriching journey into the culture and heritage of this beautiful city. The 3-hour walking tour showcases lavish residences, parks, squares, monuments, museums, and residential sectors along the Western Promenade, often offering vistas of the majestic White Mountains of New Hampshire. History enthusiasts and architectural aficionados will delight in this walking tour’s emphasis on the vibrant life of Portland during the 19th and early 20th century. Come armed with your queries and delve into the city’s rich past on this enlightening walk through the west end.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.