Portland Observatory, Portland, ME, Historic Sites, Museums

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has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. The Observatory is the nation's only remaining maritime signal tower. It served as a communication station for Portland's bustling harbor brom 1807 to 1923, announcing the arrival of ships with a unique system of colorful signal flags. National Historic hmdb.org
Portland is about 2 hours north of Boston on the Maine coast. It is quite a large city, and it is best to drive to the coast and park in one of the many car parks located along the harbour. From here you can walk to most... igougo.com

Portland Observatory - Maine - 4 out of 5 stars from Muchmor on July 23, 2005: Portland is about 2 hours north of Boston on the Maine coast. It is quite a large city, and... from igougo.com

certified local government: NO
congressional district: 23
county: Cumberland County
national register number: 73000122
offers public access: True
owership: PublicLocal
property type: Transportation - water -related
statement of significance: The Portland Observatory is the only known surviving example of a maritime signaling station. Maritime signaling stations were once prominent fixtures along the coast and in important port towns relaying messages from ship to shore. Visual communication between ship and shore meant that merchants...
resource type: Building
erected: 2006 by National Park Service and Maine Section, American Society of Civil Engineers.
other nearby markers: At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles F. Eastman (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonzo P. Stinson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christopher Christian Manuel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eastern Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Coffin Boyd...