Portland Observatory
The Portland Observatory is a historic maritime signal tower at 138 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, Maine. Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States.
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: signal and observation tower in Maine, United States
- Address: 138 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Abyssinian Meeting House.
Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church
Church
Abyssinian Meeting House
Heritage site
Photo: Namiba, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Port of Portland, Maine and Portland.
Portland Observatory
- Categories: observation tower, lighthouse, building, tourism, and historic site
- Location: City of Portland, Cumberland County, Lakes and Mountains, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
43.66538° or 43° 39′ 55″ north
Longitude
-70.24825° or 70° 14′ 54″ west
Elevation
138 feet (42 metres)
Established
1807
Height
82 feet (25 metres)
Open location code
87MFMQ82+5M
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=maritime
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From German to Russian—“Portland Observatory” goes by many names.
- German: “Portland Observatory”
- Russian: “Портлендская обсерватория”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Munjoy Hill and East End.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Hilltop Superette and Portland Fire Department Munjoy Hill Station.
Cumberland County: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Standish and Bridgton.
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