Abyssinian Meeting House, Historic meeting house in Munjoy Hill, Portland, United States.
The Federal-style building at 73 Newbury Street features original wooden construction with large windows and a prominent entrance doorway on three floors.
Built in 1828 by free African Americans, this religious center served as a gathering place and school until its closure in 1917.
The meeting house functioned as a center for education, religious services, concerts, and community gatherings for Portland's African American residents.
Visitors can participate in guided tours to learn about the building's restoration process and its role in African American history.
This structure holds recognition as the third-oldest standing African American meeting house in the United States and Maine's first Underground Railroad site.
Location: Portland
Inception: 1828
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Address: 73-75 Newbury Street
GPS coordinates: 43.66220,-70.24940
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:38
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