Greater Portland Landmarks

GPL was founded in 1964 in response to the Urban Renewal movement and the demolition of Portland’s historic Union Station (1888). GPL works tirelessly to increase the public’s connection to greater Portland’s remarkable historic built environment by providing leadership, advocacy, educational publications, programs and resources, and by acting as steward of the Portland Observatory (1807) for future generations. Our goal is to save and protect greater Portland’s historic places while promoting innovative new architecture that will become tomorrow’s landmarks.

Greater Portland Landmarks is the local partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Portland, Maine.