Item 25618 - View from Portland Observatory, ca. 1900
- Item 25618 - View from Portland Observatory, ca. 1900
- Contributed by Maine Maritime Museum
- Item 25618
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Image Info Lemuel Moody built the 86-foot tall Portland Observatory to display signal flags in order to alert waterfront businesses about the identity of vessels arriving in port.
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Taking advantage of the open pastures on Munjoy Hill, Moody also built a banquet space, dance hall, and Maine's first bowling alley in the area.
The Portland Company is visible along the waterfront.
