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Jeanne is clay artist in Portland, her studio was open this weekend along with the studios of lots of other artists in inner SE Portland. She works on a wheel as well as producing two dimensional pieces, some of which can be seen hanging in the background of the image posted in the comments. This is number 90 in my 100 Strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100strangers.com
August 26, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Rose City Rewards Party at Providence Park. Photo: Molly J Smith-Portland Timbers
August 31, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Rose City Rewards Party for Portland Thorns at Providence Park. Photo: Molly J. Smith-Portland Timbers
Photograph by Tim Byrne, 1999
Portland, Maine
Constructed in 1807
The Portland Observatory was built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody to serve as a communication station for Portland Harbor. Portland Observatory was one of the earliest marine signal stations in the United States, and it is the last known to survive. The Observatory's location on Munjoy Hill gave it a clear view of vessels approaching Portland Harbor. The Observatory contributed to the prosperity of Portland Harbor as a vital center of maritime commerce during the "Golden Age of Sail."
The tower is unique in its engineering design and construction. The tapered, octagonal tower is 86 feet tall with a diameter of 32 feet at the base and 15 feet at the observation deck. Captain Moody employed shipwrights to build the tower and its wooden structural system and joinery reflect this maritime influence. The foundation is composed of a grid of large timbers with 122 tons of rubble stone ballast to provide overturning resistance to wind forces. Each octagonal corner is framed with a substantial post of native Maine white pine, reminiscent of ship's masts.
Beyond its original commercial function, Portland Observatory has also served as a watchtower during times of war, from the War of 1812 to World War II. The Observatory has undergone repairs and restorations in 1939, 1975, 1983 and 1985. The most recent renovation occurred in 1998-2000. The Observatory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1972) and is a National Historic Landmark (2006). The Observatory was documented by the Historic American Building Survey in 1936 (HABS ME-1). As of 2007, the Observatory is operated as a museum and historic site by Greater Portland Landmarks.
Resources
Moulton, John K. Captain Moody and his Observatory. Greater Portland Landmarks, 2000.
Moulton, John K. The Portland Observatory: the Building, the Builder, the Maritime Scene. Greater Portland Landmarks, 1996.
For more information on civil engineering history, go to www.asce.org/history.
A community event for all ages! Hosted on April 4th, 2015, Portland Day offered the local community an opportunity visit our new campus home, the Arlene & Harold Schnitzer Center for Art & Design, and to participate in some fun, free activities. We made robots, did some face painting, and had an awesome time!
My first Portland Blythe "Meat."
I ventured out on my own taking advantage of Portland's awesome public transit and got to meet up with the Portland peeps. It was a fun outing and look forward to the next one!!
While driving through portland right before Long road we reached this crossroad. Decided to stick my arm out of the bus to get a different vanatage point. The bus had slowed down considerably to make the turn so I dared to be different!
The reason why I went back on this shot is because it is part of this months theme in the Jamaica West Indies group. The theme this month is "View from my window"
This is the former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad bridge over the Grand River in Portland, MI. Built 1899 by the Detroit Bridge & Iron Works. Currently in use as a rail-trail.
PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 10: People in inflatable costumes dance in protest in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE facility on January 10, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. Portland residents have been demonstrating following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good on January 7th in Minneapolis as well as the shooting of two individuals in Portland on January 8th by US Border Patrol. (Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images)