This walk will be a slow jaunt from Commercial Street to Congress Street to explore some of the faded remains of Portland’s ghost signs from the late nineteenth to the mid twentieth centuries. This tour will have roughly 17 stops and includes many obvious ghost signs like the E. Swasey sign at 271 Commercial Street as well as many other faded signs that you might not have ever noticed!
Accessibility:
Walk will be mostly on city sidewalks and will involve some uphill walking. The area is accessibly by bike, car, or Metro.
Starting Location:
The E.Swasey and Company Sign (Building housing Suger)Ending Location:
The Everett Building
51 Oak Street
Portland, Maine 04901
Portland, Maine 04901
May 3, 2025
12:00 PM
- History & Culture
Led by:
Anastasia Azenaro-Moore
Duration: One hour
City/Town: Portland
County: Cumberland
Language(s): English
City/Town: Portland
County: Cumberland
Language(s): English
