Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The exterior of the First Parish Church on Congress Street in Portland. The church was built starting in 1825 and dedicated in February 1826, replacing a church built in 1740 that was known as Old Jerusalem.
Several items from the old church were saved, including the tower clock, bell, gallery clock, and weathervane.
The church was renovated in 1907.
About This Item
- Title: First Parish Church, Portland, ca. 1910
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: Coll. 4210
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- First Parish Church (Portland, Me.)
- Congress Street (Portland, Me.)
- Churches--Maine--Portland
- Streets--Maine--Portland
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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