The museum said it would create a ‘temporary public park’ on the site next summer while working toward a major expansion.
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Greater Portland Landmarks ends lawsuit over Portland Museum of Art expansion
The decision clears the way for a planned demolition of the former children’s museum building at 142 Free St.
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Judge clears way for demolition of former children’s museum
The Portland Museum of Art wants to raze it to make way for a sweeping glass-and-timber expansion on that site, but Greater Portland Landmarks filed a lawsuit last year to save the building at 142 Free St.
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Dispute over Portland Museum of Art expansion now in judge’s hands
Greater Portland Landmarks sued the city to prevent the demolition of the 1830 building at 142 Free St.
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Greater Portland Landmarks gets new executive director amid lawsuit
Maine native Kate Lemos McHale has worked in historic preservation in New York City for more than 20 years.
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business: April 27
Hires, promotions, appointments Abbie Yamamoto, who is the executive director of the Maine Association for New Americans, has been hired as the new Portland Adult Education executive director. Yamamoto will step into the role held by Anita St. Onge, who is retiring after leading PAE since 2016. She will formally start Aug. 1. Portside Real […]
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Survey hopes to save historic Portland, South Portland buildings from impacts of climate change
Greater Portland Landmarks is documenting historic structures at risk from flooding, high winds and rising temperatures.
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West End Homes’ Stories Shared by Family, Landmarks
No. 96 Emery St. has been in the Napolitano clan since 1951; No. 94, since 2007.
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Portland Home Given New Life, and a Greater Portland Landmarks Plaque
The Jesse & Isabel Alden House (c. 1820) has been beautifully restored.
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Intown Hallowell home has a wonderful history, wealth of features
The Hubbard House combines a Federal-style home and a Cape with Greek Revival elements.