Five individual properties have been listed as historic landmarks, however.
Munjoy Hill
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Portland council narrowly rejects creating a Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood’s working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.
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Portland councilors may decide today whether Munjoy Hill should be a historic district
If approved, it would be the 12th historic district in the city and would cover 49 percent of the hill.
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Bobby Lipps, fixture of Munjoy Hill, remembered as friendly, helpful neighbor
Born and raised in the Portland neighborhood, he made it and helping people who lived there his life.
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Councilors put off vote on Munjoy Hill historic district
Portland City Council postponed until February action on a recommendation from the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Board to designate a section of Munjoy Hill as a historic district.
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Commentary: Historic district designation will enhance Munjoy Hill’s future
The City Council’s approval of the district will maintain balance in an area of Portland that’s under aggressive development pressure.
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Commentary: Proposed Munjoy Hill Historic District will be good for Portland
It will preserve our heritage for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike as well as for future generations.
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Portland weighs historic district designation for part of Munjoy Hill
The controversial proposal also calls for the City Council to designate six individual properties in the neighborhood as historic landmarks.
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Dine In/Out Maine: An East End recharge
Before winter closes in, we take a tour of the good food still to be had (and the places we still miss) in Portland’s East End.
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Neighbors hope Munjoy Hill district will end ‘slash, burn, rebuild’
Working class neighborhoods also have historic value and need to be preserved, they say.