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 ()T so historic as to be anticiuatcd, nor so moderti as to be unsubstantial, 
 lacking in neither naod old a.ue on the one hand, nor in up to-dateness on the 
 other, Portland, Maine, is a strong, conservative, prosperous, intelligent comniunit\'. 
 It occn])ies a coinuianding position as an Atlantic jiort, being the chief New Ivngland 
 outlet for the enormous (piantities of grain, produce, and manufactures reaching the 
 -:-'- ^ seaboard by way of the (»rand Trunk Railwa\- ; and at the same time is a beautiful 
 
 ~' open gateway b\- which a multitude of travelers are ushered each summer into 
 
 .Maine's well known resorts by the railroads and steamer lines from the South and 
 West. 
 Munjoy Hill towards the east — Hramhall at the west — mark the old-time limits of the city proper, when she occupied nothing 
 but the saddle-back peninsula runnin.g from the harbor to Back Cove. In Liter years, however, the land stretching to the 
 northwest has been pre-em|)ted by "annexation," and the city's growth now lies almost wholly in that direction. 
 
 Portland is proud of her beauliftd trees, her shaded avenues, her hospitable homes, but most of all her truly wonderfld 
 Casco Hay. Where else can \-ou find three hundred picturesipie islan<ls within e.xtremes of twenty miles — isles where cool 
 breezes blow — where the succulent clam and the delicious lobster are ever at command, fresh and sweet — wdiere natural 
 beauty reigns supreme ? 
 
 And, then, landward, there are other bi-auty spots of which she is justly jiroud. Riverton Park and Cape Cottage, each 
 has an army of daily visitors all siunmer long. The enlightened enterprise which has di-veloped these resorts has given 
 Portland the uni(|ue reputation of offering more pleasure for less money than an>- other American city can boast. 
 
 Portland is proud, too, of her .great i)oet Longfellow, her great statesman keed — men whose achievements h.-ivc added 
 immortality to her name. 
 
 Without \:iin boasting, she offers what she has to tho.so who are stran.gers within her gates, and above all, a hearty 
 and cordial welcome. 
 
 Published by L. H. NhXSON COMPANY, Porlland. Maine 
 Proprietors of Nelson's International Series of Souwnir Hooks 
 
 Copyriclir, I'.Kv;, I'kih. i,y I., n. Nelson Co.— .'Altli Tliousaml. 
 
UNION STATION— Railway Square 
 Portland's Union Station has for its foreground a broad and well-paved plaza— an appropriate setting for the beautiful and costly structure. It is thus differen- 
 tiated from the railway stations of many cities, often fine buildings, but so crowded among others that the architectural effect is lost. The station is constructed 
 entirely of granite from the famous Redstone Quarries, and the edifice is in every way a modern railway terminal. Recent additions have vastly increased the facili- 
 ties for handling the heavy summer business. 
 
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY STATION— India Street 
 This station, built of dark-colored brick and granite and most attractive in architecture, is the only terminal ol the immense Grand Trunk Railway System on the 
 Atlantic Coast, and connects Portland directly with Canada and the great West. The exterior displays proportions especially pleasing to the eye. and the interior, 
 which presents adequate accommodations for the comfort and convenience of the traveling public, is artistically decorated in exquisite taste. 
 
PORTLAND HOTELS 
 Portland is especially fortunate in the number and quality of its hotels. Many of these enjoy a national reputation, ranking among the largest and best in New 
 England, and all are thoroughly up-to-date in equipment. The constantly increasing summer trade has in the past few years brought about the erection of several 
 newer houses, while all the older hotels have been materially enlarged or re-furnished, and have lost nothing of their prestige and patronage. 
 
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 LONGFELLOW MONU M ENT— Longfellow Square 
 In this beautiful statue the benevolent and serene character of the jjreat poet 
 has been admirably immortalized in bronze by the famous sculptor — Franklin 
 Simmons. The memorial is appropriately placed beneath the towering elms which 
 longfeUow loved so well. Erected by public subscription. 
 
 SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT— Monument Square 
 The old City Hall in Market Square was removed several years ago to r 
 rcoin for this tribute to Portland's "sons who died for the Union." The m 
 nient occupie-^ a commanding position in the very heart of the city teacliinj 
 lesson of loyalty to the rising jjeneration. 
 
CUSTOM HOUSE— Pearl, Fore and Mitkile Streets. 
 This fine structure, built ol dressed granite, was erected in 1872 at a cost of nearly $600,000. It occupies a convenient location near the water front. Owing to 
 the superlative excellence of the harbor, the adjacency of Portland to the Canadian line, and the steady growth of the transatlantic steamship business, the city has 
 attained high rank as one of the most important export points on the Atlantic Coast 
 
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 STATE STREET — From Longfellow Square 
 
 And the trees that o'ershntlow each well-known street. 
 As they balance up and down. 
 
 Are singing the beautiful song. 
 Arc singing and whispering still: 
 " A boy s will is the wind's will. 
 
 And the ihou^hts of youth are long, long thoughts." 
 
 -LONGFELLOW. 
 
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 MONUMENT SQUARE LOOKING TOWARD MIDDLE STREET 
 Monument Square is the business center of Portland. Here cars may be taken for any point reached by the electric car system of the city. More than one hun- 
 dred cars pass throuEh the Square every hour of the day. This Square was once occupied by the old municipal building, and was the great market place of the 
 town, hence the old name Market Square, which gave way to the newer appellation when the Soldiers' Monument was completed in 1889. 
 
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION BUILDING— Congress Square 
 The Portland Y. M. C. A. Building, one of the newer semi-public structures, is a substantial monument to the earnest workers through whose ctiorts it came into 
 existence. Here are commodious quarters including well-equipped lecture and meeting rooms, a fine gymnasium, swimming pool. etc. The institution is a model of 
 capable management. Besides the splendid quarters for the Association, there are a number of offices occupied by architects, dentists, and other professional men of 
 leading rank m the community. 
 
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 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY — Market and Milk Streets. 
 This Armory nuildin;; was erected by the tity in 1897 for the use of the National Guard orsanizaiions stationed in Portland. Four compan 
 quarters therein. The head-house contains the various company rooms, also the headquarters oRices of the First Rej^iment Infantry. N- G. S. 
 shed is frequently used for public purposes. Many of the annual concerts of the Maine Musical Festival have been held here. 
 
 cs of infaiury have 
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PORTLAND HIGH SCHOOI Cumberland Avenue Entrance 
 
 One of the older school buildinss. endeared by associations to several generations. This school Jias earjicd a wide reputation for the high staiidard of^its product. 
 
 and annually sends large contingents of both sexes to the leading colleges and universities of the East 
 body is noted for a steadfast loyalty to the school and its traditions. 
 
 Portland High has an able corps of teachers, and the student 
 
UEERING HIGH SCHOOL— Stevens Avenue 
 A splendid school building of modern design, erected in 1898. at a cost of $50,000. Contains ample accommodations for six hundred students. Typical of the 
 exacting standard of the public school system in Portland — a city which enjoys a world-wide fame for the uniform excellence of its educational facilities, as well as 
 the courses of study prescribed in the institutions. 
 
THE LONGFELLOW HOME— Congress Street 
 This venerable building was erected by General Peleg Wadsworth. a brave soldier of the Revolution, in 1785. Here Stephen Longfellow married a daughter of 
 the General and later, in 1808. came into possession of the house. The building tlius became the home of their son. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the distinguished 
 poet, during his youth and early manhood. The house and its precious relics are now in the care of the Maine Historical Society, and is open to visitors. 
 
FAMOUS TKMPERANCK LEADKKS. 
 The State oi Maine has occupied a prominent position in the temperance movement. General Neal Dow was for many years an ardent worker in this cause. 
 It was through his efforts that Maine adopted the famous Prohibitory Law. and tlic Dow home, corner of Confjress and Dow streets, is one of the notable 
 points of interest in the city.. Portland is also the home of ft''rs. Lillian M. N. Stevens, president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Her home is 
 located in Stroudwatcr amid surroundings of surpassing natural beauty. 
 
PORTLAND ATHLETIC CLUB— Spring Street THE CUMBERLAND CLUB— High Street 
 
 Two of Portland's representative club houses. The Athletic Club is completely equipped with every necessity for the social comfort of its members, also all the 
 essentials of a modern athletic institution, including a well-appointed gymnasium, running track, swimming pool, bowling alleys, etc. The Cumberland Club ranks 
 as the leading social organization of the city and numbers among its members a large proportion of the more influential and well-to-do citizens. 
 
COUNTRY CLUB— South Portland 
 A cornlurUibie tlub house located at Thornton Heitihts. three miles from Portland. The bmhhnji contains a larfje reception room, public and private dining 
 rooms, card rooms. slcepinR chambers, etc. The entire basement is used as a locker room for the members. Has all the equipment of a hi^h-grade club house. 
 The Kolf links are known as the best in New Knglarid. There is also ample provision for tennis and other outdoor sports. The structure is considered a fine 
 specimen of the Colonial style. — F. A. Tompson, architect. 
 
MAINK GENERAL HOSPITAL— Western Promenade 
 Located on the western brow of Bramhall Hill, with a commanding view of wide extent bounded on the west by the cloud-capped summits of the New Hampshire 
 mountains, this hospital ranks with the finest institutions of the kind in the country. The original structure was dedicated in 1874. but it has received numerous 
 enlargements and additions since that time. It is equipped thoroughly from a merfical and surgical point of view, and it would be difficult to equal the personnel of 
 its professional staff. 
 
UNITKD STATKS MARINE HOSPITAL 
 A pleasant home for sick and infirm sailors locatcfl on Martin's Point, a wcU-c'evnlci! and ideal situation, overlooking the bay and islands and the eastern end 
 of the city. The hospital is on the line of the Yarmouth Division of the Portland (electric) Railroad. The building is a well-proportioned structure of plain design. 
 The equipment is second to none, and the management is a marvel of systematic thoroughness such as prevails in all institutions of a similar character operated hy 
 the general government. 
 
MAIN ENTRANCE TO DEERING PARK— Portland Street Boulevard 
 Two imposing granite columns surmounted with great globes, illuminated at night, flank the main roadway entering Deering Park. Deering Park is the modern 
 nam* for the thirty acres of sturdy old trees made famous as "Decring's Oaks" in Longfellow's poem. "My Lost Youth." The "Oaks*' is now a part of the city 
 park system and has been improved by the building of wide driveways and other evidences of intelligent care. The Portland Street Boulevard is one of the chief 
 thoroughfares leading from the city to its western suburbs. 
 
IN DEERING PARK 
 The total area of the Deerinc, Hark ot tociay is over hfty acres including the orijiinal ■"Oaks." and adjacent territory acquired later hy the city. Fine hard drive- 
 ways reach every portion of the park and encircle the artificial pond — the latter a feature especially interesting to visitors. Gondolas and boats are maintained for 
 the pleasure of adults and children, and an attractive rest housrf is conveniently locate<l near. 
 
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A BIT OF CONGRESS STREET 
 Showing some of the substantial business blocks for which this splendid thoroughfare is noted. 
 
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 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE— Federal and Pcarl Streets 
 This beautiful structure, of classic design, emoodics in every detail the highest type of modern construction and ranks with the best in the country. The exterior 
 walls are built of North Jay granite, and Indiana limestone has been freely used in the interior work. The building contains the Supreme. Superior. Probate and 
 Municipal court rooms with ample quarters for all the official departments of the County and for all County officers. Cost over $800,000, exclusive of cost of land 
 and condemnation proceedings. George Burnham, architect. 
 
ST. LUKE'S CATHEDRAL— State Street 
 This fine example of old English architecture is delishtfully located with setting of ample lawn and stalely elms. Is bviilt of blue limestone with red and gray 
 freestone trimmings, and was erected in 1867. It was enlarged a few years ago by the addition of a beautiful chapel, and peristyle communicating with the bishop's 
 residence shown at the left. The latter is now occupied by the Right Reverend Robert Codman, D. D., Episcopal Bishop of Maine. 
 
WILDE MEMORIAL CHAPEL— Evergreen Cemetery 
 
 A wonderfully perfect specimen of Gothic architecture in Evergreen Cemetery erected in memory of the late Samuel Wilde of Montclair. N. J., by his wife., and 
 presented as a ^ift to the City of Portland. This chapel is in the care of the municipal authorities and its use for burial services is free to the public irrespective of 
 religious beliefs. 
 
WILLISTON CHURCH AND PARISH HOUSE— Thomas Street 
 This notable church structure is known throughout the world. While pastor of Williston Church the Rev. Francis E. Clark, D. D.. organized the first Young 
 People's Society of Christian Endeavor Feb. 2. 1881. from which small beginning has developed the present world-wide institution. A tablet commemorating the 
 event is afhxed over the entrance in the tower, and the structure is visited by hundreds of Endeavorers annually. The commodious parish house recently erected 
 forms with the church an architectural group of peculiar attractiveness. 
 
ST. LAWRENCE CONG. CHURCH— Corner Congress .in<l Munjoy Sts. 
 A beautiful type of modern church architecture. The chimes in the tower are famous for the purity of their tone. The church society was originally located in an 
 edifice on St. Lawrence Street, erected in 1857. hence the name which has been carried to the newer structure dedicated September 28. 1897. The present pastor 
 is the Rev. judson V. Clancy. 
 
WlSTLRM PRonCNAOt 
 
 WESTERN PROMENADE AND ADJACENT STREETS 
 No visitor to Portland should forego the pleasure of a visit to the Western Promcnat'c. a broad and beautiful park extending along the entire western^ end of the 
 city. The view here obtained includes a varied landscape of much beauty and extraordinary extent, limited only by the White Mountains, ninety iTiiles distant, 
 which are clearly visible. Many of the streets approaching the Promenade are lined with splendid homes of the finest type of modern residential architecture. 
 
FORT ALLKN PARK— Eastern Promenade 
 One of the finest views in the world is obtainahle from tliis little gem of a 
 park. The harbor lies 160 feet below the park which terminates in an abrupt 
 bluff, and the picturesque islands form a pleasing background to the view pre- 
 sented by craft coming and going, or at anchor, in the harbor. 
 
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 WESTERN PROMENADE ROADWAY 
 broad roadway which follows the line of the brow of Bramhall Hill 
 
 lined, on the easterly side only, witli the beautiful residences of many of Portland's 
 wealtliiest citizens. This stretch of roadway is about one-third of a mile long 
 and is renderetl more attractive during the summer months by well-kept lawns, 
 shrubbery and flowers. 
 
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CASINO BATHING BEACH— Cape Elizabeth 
 A favorite bathing beach for residents of the Cape shore. 
 
 BREAKWATER LIGHT— Portland Harbor 
 Portland Breakwater, which protects the upper harbor basin, bears a light on 
 its seaward end flashing every forty seconds. It is one of the picturesque 
 features of the harbor. 
 
LOOKING NORTHKAST KKOM EVERGREEN LANDI NG— Peak's Island 
 Many of the scenes in picturesque Casco Bay rival if not excel similar panoramas at other "show places" of America and Europe. The above view shows the little 
 island of Pumpkin Knob with the broad expanse of Long Island occupying the right backgkround. In the distance may be dimly seen the form of Chcbeaguc at 
 the left and Jewell's Island at the right. The islands of Casco Bay are nearly all well-wooded, hence are especially attractive during the midsummer season. 
 
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ROCKS AT PROUTS NECK 
 Prout's Neck, a few miles west of Portland, forms the eastern shore of Saco Bay, extending as a rocky promontory four miles into the Atlantic. Durino the 
 earlier Indian Wars which ensanKuined this section of Maine. Prout's Neck was a notable stronghold. It is now widely known as a summer resort, several hotels of 
 leading rank being located here. The sea view from Prout's Neck is unrivalled. 
 
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 LOOKING WEST FROM PIER— Old Orchard Beach 
 The famous bathing beach of Old Orchard is within a few miles of Portland and easily reached by the cki^uio tar system or the Boston & Maine Railroad. 
 This beach is noted as the longest, widest and most solid sand beach in New England — is remarkably free from undertow, and bathing accidents are unknown. 
 Here thousands congregate every day during the summer season to enjoy the pleasures usually associated with beach resorts. 
 
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