Greater Portland Landmarks

Gorham Savings Bank, India Street, Portland

79 High Street, Portland, Maine | Nominated to Places in Peril in 2013

1800-1900 | Portland's Penninsula | Nominated to Places in Peril in 2017

Portland’s historic preservation ordinance is part of the city’s land use code, which was recently updated through the ReCode process. It creates a framework for designating and regulating landmarks and historic districts.

Portland elects three new City Council members on November 3, including one at-large seat and seats in Districts 4 and 5. The city operates under a Council-Manager government with nine members: the Mayor, five district Councilors, and three at-large members.

Preservation Portland

The 33 Congress building has been owned primarily by the Hilton and Turesky families since its construction in the early 1900s. Theara Hilton, an apothecary, purchased the lot in 1901 from the Deering heirs.

Greater Portland Landmarks documents historic resources in Portland and surrounding areas through archival research and fieldwork.

June - Greater Portland Landmarks brings historical Maine to life in 3D

Greater Portland Landmarks honored ten recipients with Preservation Awards in 2025 for their contributions to historic preservation.

Greater Portland Landmarks seeks new trustees to expand its board, supporting its strategic plan and mission in historic preservation.

Kate Lemos McHale Executive Director klemosmchale@portlandlandmarks.org 207.774.5561 ext. 105 Kate Lemos McHale joined Greater Portland Landmarks as Executive Director in July 2024 and is thrilled to be back in Maine. Kate grew up in Damariscotta Mills and on the water around Muscongus Bay, received degrees in architectural history and historic preservation from Brown and Columbia University, and has been active in historic preservation in New York City for more than two decades.

The page describes why community members volunteer for preservation work in the greater Portland region.

Rachel Ambrose Victoria Bonebakker Greg Boulos Jane Briggs Portia Clark Malcolm Collins Carol De Tine Les Fossel Cliff Gallant Ed Gardner Joseph Gray William Haskell William Hall Jane Hurd John Knox

Rectangular form, usually symmetrical facade

15 Cedar Street in 1924, photo courtesy Maine Memory Net.

For one reason or another, we have all been called to share our time working to reflect on the past, share the stories that matter, and preserve the unique character and legacy of greater Portland for generations to come.

E: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion E: Environmental Action

Greater Portland Landmarks uses Portland’s heritage to foster community connection, affordability, and resilience through preservation and development.

Greater Portland Landmarks uses Portland’s heritage to foster community connection, affordability, and resilience through preservation and development.