Portland City Hall
Portland City Hall, Government building in Portland, Maine
The grand granite building at 389 Congress Street features a central three-story structure with a 200-foot tower and Tuscan columns along its wings.
Carrère and Hastings architectural firm completed this fourth iteration of Portland City Hall in 1909, following three previous buildings destroyed by fires.
The Merrill Auditorium within the Myrtle Street section contains 1,908 seats and houses the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, a significant musical instrument from the era.
The building contains administrative offices, council chambers, and public meeting spaces, serving as the primary location for municipal government operations.
Three entrance points accessed by broad stairs lead to the main structure, with the central entrance displaying the city seal above its doorway.
Location: Maine
Inception: 1909
Architects: Carrère and Hastings
GPS coordinates: 43.65930,-70.25730
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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