Portland adopted the phoenix as a symbol of its intention to rebuild from the ashes of the fire and the rebuilding is underway.
Now the buildings are all brick. There is a new water system. We have a city park -- Phoenix Park.
Middle Street is a model commercial area.
Exchange Street is the financial district.
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