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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St, Portland, ME
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Hours | May-Oct Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-5pm; late Nov-Dec Tues-Sun 11am-5pm. Tours twice per hour | |
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Transportation | From the Old Port, head west on Fore St., and veer right on Danforth St. at light near Giobbi's restaurant; proceed 3 blocks to the mansion, at the corner of Park St | |
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Phone | 207/772-4841 | |
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Web site | www.victoriamansion.org | |
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Prices | Admission $10 adults, $9 seniors, $3 children 6-17, free for children 5 and under. Christmas slightly higher | |
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Closed | Closed Nov and Jan-Apr | |
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Widely regarded as one of the most elaborate Victorian brownstone homes ever built in the U.S., this mansion (also known as the Morse-Libby House) is often mentioned in books on American architecture. It's a remarkable display of high Victorian style. Built between 1858 and 1863 for a Maine businessman who had made his fortune in New Orleans, the towering, slightly foreboding home is a prime example of Italianate style. Inside, craftsmen and artisans have gone to town with murals and other detailing. The decor is somber, but the home offers an engaging look into a bygone era. It's a must for architecture buffs. The weeks leading up to Christmas bring an annual round of special tours and events.
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0 stars | Frommer's Recommended |
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1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended |
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2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended |
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3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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