Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine
N 43° 39.947 W 070° 14.392
19T E 400037 N 4835499
This location has numerous monuments and memorials along with greenspaces and a view of the bay.
Waymark Code: WMFDPX
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2012
Views: 9
The Eastern Promenade includes “Fort Allen Park”, and sits atop Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine. The park consists of 68 acres of greenspace and providing outstanding views of the Casco Bay and the marine traffic there. The park was originally used to protect the harbor of Portland, as early as 1814. In 1905, the famous Olmstead Brothers were contracted to transform Fort Allen into a park, and became known as the “Eastern Promenade”. Today, the Promenade is the home to numerous monuments and memorials and the location of many civic functions each year. It also serves as a prime recreation destination for nearby city dwellers.
Street address:
Eastern Promenade Street (Munjoy Hill)
Portland, Maine United States
04201
County / Borough / Parish: Cumberland County
Year listed: 1989
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Historic function: Landscape, Natural Feature, Park
Current function: Landscape, Natural Feature, Park
Privately owned?: no
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2012
Hours of operation: From: 7:00 AM To: 9:00 AM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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