Fort Allen Cannon

One of the recently refurbished Civil War era cannons at Fort Allen Park:

 

Old Henry

The Henry Wadsworth Longfellow statue, the centerpiece of Longfellow Square, is decorated for the holidays. Now we just need some snow instead of rain/ice.

Looking into the Past: Longfellow Square

A "postcard view" of Longfellow Square, looking down State Street. Other than the impressive amount of street trees and two-way traffic on State Street, the view is much the same today. The old-timey postcard is from here. 

Lights Abound

A quiet morning in Monument Square, which is currently wearing its usual holiday decorations. 

Widgery Winter

A recent morning on historic Widgery Wharf:

March to End Violence: Solidarity for Racial Justice

Here are some photos from today's "March to End Violence: Solidarity for Racial Justice" along Congress Street. The march was put on my several organizations: NAACP Portland Branch, Portland Racial Justice Congress, Southern Maine Workers Center, USM Voices of Difference and Unity, Code Pink, Veterans for Peace, ACLU of Maine and Peace Action Maine.

Equine Find

Pictured is a miniature bust of a horse atop a post on Spring Street.  I'm not sure if this has any current functionality other than decoration, but I imagine you could temporarily tie a small horse or dog up to the post when visiting a nearby house. 

No Quarters

The coin-operated binoculars at the end of the Maine State Pier. 

Snow on Spring

Another snowy scene near yesterday's photo location, this time on Spring Street:

Corner of Park & Pleasant, Winter

An updated version of one of my favorite photos from a few years ago:

Arch and Door

One of the many interesting doorways in the West End:

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An eye-catching scene outside of the Greyhound bus station on the corner of Congress Street and St. John Street.