First Parish Church
Portland’s oldest continuously operating house of worship (continuous since at least 1674, believe it or not) is right here in the heart of the city, although the present-day structure was “only” built in 1825 to replace a previous wooden church building. Constructed of Maine granite quarried near Brunswick, Maine, it’s a narrow, graceful counterpoint to the modern high-rises encircling it. The rough granite blocks and clock tower are topped by a surprisingly graceful spire.
Portland’s oldest continuously operating house of worship (continuous since at least 1674, believe it or not) is right here in the heart of the city, although the present-day structure was “only” built in 1825 to replace a previous wooden church building. Constructed of Maine granite quarried near Brunswick, Maine, it’s a narrow, graceful counterpoint to the modern high-rises encircling it. The rough granite blocks and clock tower are topped by a surprisingly graceful spire.
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