Maine Memory Network

Victoria Mansion, Portland, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Greater Portland Landmarks Date: circa 1900 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Repairing Victoria Mansion, Portland, 1979

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1979-09-11 Location: Portland; Portland Media: Photographic print

103-113 Danforth Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Louise H Libby Use: Dwelling - Single family

Victoria Mansion portico elevations, Portland, 1983-1984

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1983–1984 Location: Portland Client: Victoria Society of Maine Women Architect: Carol A. Wilson; R.E. Wengren Associates, Architects

Portland Hotels

Since the establishment of the area's first licensed hotel in 1681, Portland has had a dramatic, grand and boisterous hotel tradition. The Portland hotel industry has in many ways reflected the growth and development of the city itself. As Portland grew with greater numbers of people moving through the city or calling it home, the hotel business expanded to fit the increasing demand.

Drawing Together: Art of the Longfellows

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is best know as a poet, but he also was accomplished in drawing and music. He shared his love of drawing with most of his siblings. They all shared the frequent activity of drawing and painting with their children. The extended family included many professional as well as amateur artists, and several architects.

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery

"… in 1858–1860, the Morse-Libby Mansion (known as Victoria Mansion) survives as a virtual time capsule of pre-Civil War grandeur."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Acknowledgements

"Smith Janet and Ray Verrier Victoria Mansion Frances Willard House Museum and Archives (added items in 2023) York Institute Museum, Saco We would…"