First Parish

In response to yesterday's question and some google image searaching, I am going to say that it does indeed look to be a cherry tree in the picture in front of city hall. Good answers!

From just a bit down the road, another tree is in bloom...

I waited about 5 minutes for some people to walk by, but didn't catch anyone. This is usually a pretty busy sidewalk and in general, most of my photos just happen to make it look like no one lives in Portland. I aim to take more 'people shots' in the future.

The church in the picutre is the First Parish Church, and is Portland's oldest place of worship.

Spring Tree

A look up at city hall from behind a pretty colored tree. Any guesses on what type of tree this is? There seems to be quite a few of them in the area and I think they are quite nice.

Vehicles Parked

Just a sign.

Portland Freedom Trail

The Portland Freedom Trail was established in 2007, and marks important sites relating to the underground railroad and the abolitionist movement. According to the site, there are no less than 75 underground railroad sites in the state of Maine.

A readable (click to enlarge) close up of the marker pictured above, 1 of 16 in Portland:

Neon Sign

A local eatery with a bright sign.

Cobblestone

Fore Street, with power line obstructions.

Spring afternoon

Fire Escape

Most of these external emergency exits don't look too safe, but I think I would trust this one. Well done.

Casco Bay Lines

Waiting for a boat or just watching the ferries come in and out? A good day for either option.

USM Portland

Just a shot of the USM campus on the other side of I-295.

Drains to Casco Bay

Night light

View from Cumberland Avenue, towards (a portion of) the night skyline.

Thanks for all the recent comments and returning visits! Have a nice Friday everyone.