Thursday, July 31, 2014

Out With the New, In With the Old

Here is a view of the gazebo in the newly renovated Fort Allen Park on Munjoy Hill. The new pathways and landscaping tastefully replicate the layout of the park at the turn of the previous century. The Friends of the Eastern Promenade are still taking donations for a capital campaign to refurbish the cannons that used to be in the park, add additional fencing, and install interpretive exhibits. 

Friends of the Eastern Promenade Fort Allen Park and Gazebo Summer July 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014

Looking into the Past: Old Orchard Beach Runway

If you thought my photo from nearby Old Orchard Beach posted last week was interesting (how was the beach ever deserted enough for racing cars?), here's another head-scratcher. The beach used to be used as a runway as well, as show in this photo from the 1920's via the Portland Maine History 1786-Present Facebook page. Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh even landed in town once. 

Old Orchard Beach, Maine Greater Portland Summer Looking into the Past Plane on Beach July 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Pomroy Rock

I recently realized that this mini island off of the East End Beach has a name per Google maps: Pomroy Rock. 

Pomroy Rock bar island off of East End Beach in Portland, Maine Summer July 2014 photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Shakespeare in the Park

A shot of last night's performance of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" in Deering Oaks Park. The Fenix Theater Company is putting on the free show until August 9th. Check out their website for details. 

Shakespeare in the Park Deering Oaks Portland, Maine Summer 2014 July photo by Corey Templeton

Friday, July 25, 2014

Looking into the Past: Old Orchard Beach Races

I was able to make a rare trip out of Portland a couple weekends ago and brought along some old-timey photos to play with. The old photo in this one is from 1922 and is from the Maine Historical Society's Maine Memory Network. Apparently the pier used to be the start/finish line for automobile races at the time. 

Old Orchard Beach, Maine Greater Portland Summer Looking into the Past July 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Monday, July 21, 2014

Under Construction: July 2014

Time again for a new entry in my "Under Construction" segment. Here are six projects under way around the peninsula.

Avesta's 409 Cumberland Avenue housing is making quick progress:

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction building 409 Cumberland Avenue Avesta photo by Corey Templeton

409 Cumberland Avenue peeking out in the skyline from across Back Cove (on a hazy day):

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction building 409 Cumberland Avenue Avesta photo by Corey Templeton


The West End Place apartments are coming along at the corner of Pine and Brackett Streets in the West End. Developed by Redfern Properties:

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction building West End Place photo by Corey Templeton

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction building West End Place photo by Corey Templeton

Maine Medical Center's main campus is expanding by adding a new wing for operating rooms:

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction Maine Medical Center Expansion  photo by Corey Templeton

Viewed from the Maine Med parking garage, we can see luxury townhomes of Munjoy Heights starting to make an impact on the hillside:

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction Munjoy Heights photo by Corey Templeton

From the Portland Observatory a few weeks ago, here is an aerial of 118 on Munjoy Hill, another impressive luxury housing development:

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction 118 on Munjoy Hill photo by Corey Templeton

And lastly, the new building on Maine Wharf is moving right along. I like the curved rooftop:

Portland, Maine July 2014 new construction Maine Wharf photo by Corey Templeton

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Fort Side

Still working through my photos from Fort Gorges. Here is one from alongside the fort looking back towards town:

Fort Gorges in Portland, Maine July 2014 Summer New England City History photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Upper Forest

Looking down Forest Avenue from where begins/ends at Congress Street:

Friday, July 18, 2014

Tri for a Cure

Pictured today is part of the current message on the TIme and Temperature building, which is highlighting the Maine Cancer Foundation's Tri for a Cure event, an all-women's triathlon that raises money for the organization. 

Bill Nemitz's article in the Press Herald today takes a closer look at the messages that get put up on the Time & Temp sign, as well as the Time & Temp Blog which I am happy to contribute to. 

Portland, Maine Summer July 2014 Time and Temp Building sign Tri for a cure Maine Cancer Foundation photo by Corey Templeton

Thursday, July 17, 2014

East to West

An zoomed-in aerial looking downtown from the Portland House condominium last month:

City of Portland, Maine Aerial Skyline View towards downtown summer june 2014 photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Nighttime Skyline from Fort Gorges

A nighttime view looking back to the mainland from Fort Gorges. The streaks of white and red light in the water are boats traveling back from watching the Independence Day fireworks:
 

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Making an Entrance

A hanging plant at the entrance of an eclectic looking home in the West End:

Portland, Maine Summer 2014 Hanging Plant Flowers at entrance to West End home photo by Corey Templeton

Monday, July 14, 2014

Shipyard Summer Festival 2014

The first annual Shipyard Brewing Summer Festival was held this past weekend on the Maine State Pier. Shipyard, whose brewery is located nearby on Newbury Street, is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. As you can see from the photo below, it looks like the music piece of the event on Saturday was a success. 5k and half marathon races were also held as part of the event on Sunday, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland and Cancer Community Center.  

July 2014 Summer Portland, Maine New England Shipyard Brewing Company Summer Fest Festival at the Maine State Pier Lady Lamb the Beekeeper Music photo by Corey Templeton

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Moon Over Munjoy

A view of last night's full moon rising over Munjoy Hill. I took some similar shots from this spot back in 2012 and felt motivated to try capturing the scene again.

Portland, Maine Munjoy Hill Summer July 2014 Full Moon rising over Munjoy Hill across Back Cove photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Under the Moonlight

I ventured out to South Portland to capture the sunset last night and turned around to find the moon making an appearance in the distance. The sunset can be seen in the top half of the trees, and the lower half was in shade at the time and appears darker:


Thursday, July 10, 2014

Night at Fort Gorges

I hope I haven't lost anyone with all the Fort Gorges photos lately. Here is yet another, taken shortly before the boat ride home. I was happy to be able to capture some of the stars in the sky since the scene was much darker in person. I can only imagine how brilliant this would have looked if a talented astrophotographer was able to shoot this scene. 

Portland, Maine USA New England Fort Gorges in Casco Bay at Night July 2014 Summer photo by Corey Templeton

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Fort Gorges

Here are the first batch of fort photos from last weekend's trip to Fort Gorges for the fireworks (transportation provided by the good folk at the Rita B Offshore Fishing boat). As you can see by the sign out front, the fort's construction was started in 1858, and it was completed in 1865. The name of the fort comes from the founder of the Province of Maine,  Ferdinando Gorges

Fort Gorges in Portland, Maine Casco Bay Harbor Summer July 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Fort Gorges in Portland, Maine Casco Bay Harbor Summer July 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton
Fort Gorges in Portland, Maine Casco Bay Harbor Summer July 2014 Photo by Corey Templeton

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Playing with Fire

Before I move onto photos from inside Fort Gorges, here is another fireworks shot from last evening:

Portland, Maine Summer July 2014 Fourth of July Fireworks Independence Day from Fort Gorges in Portland Harbor photo by Corey Templeton

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Fort Gorges Fireworks

A unique perspective on the fireworks this evening from Fort Gorges. Stay tuned for more photos from around the Fort this week. If anyone is looking for a deep sea fishing adventure or a scenic cruise around Casco Bay, check out  the Rita B., run by a friend of the blog.  


Friday, July 4, 2014

The 4th

Happy 4th of July! Here is a recent shot which happens to have an American flag in it. Stay tuned for some possibly interesting fireworks photos tomorrow night. 

Portland Observatory and Skyline Portland, Maine Munjoy Hill Summer June 2014 photo by Corey Templeton

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Your Home, Past & Present

Here is one of my submissions to the "Your Home, Past & Present"  exhibit my the Maine Historical Society. Get the details on the exhibit here and submit your own "before and after" shots using historical photos from MaineMemory.net. The historical photo below of the house at the end of Atlantic Street is from the 1924 tax records, in which every structure in Portland was catalogued and photographed. [Note - The house pictured is not my house, I wish!]

Portland, Maine Atlantic Street Munjoy Hill before and after June 2014 new photo by Corey Templeton

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Sunset Reflected

The warm light of a summer sunset reflecting off the windows of an apartment building:


Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Ye Olde Port

A weekend scene from Boothby Square, one of those classic Old Port shots:

Portland, Maine Summer 2014 June Boothby Square on Fore Street in the Old Port photo by Corey Templeton