Chestnut Street Methodist Church, Portland

Name: Chestnut Street Methodist Church
Address: Portland, United States

#88 among attractions in Portland

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Chestnut Street Methodist Church, Portland

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The former Chestnut Street Methodist Church is an historic church building at 15 Chestnut Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1856, it is rare in the city as an early example of Gothic Revival architecture, and is one of the few surviving works of Charles A. Alexander, a popular architect of the period. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It now houses a restaurant. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'34"N, 70°15'30"W

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Downtown PortlandPortland United States

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Chestnut Street Methodist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Time and Temperature Building, Monument Square, Portland Museum of Art.

~1450 ftS
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
7 min walk • Cross Insurance Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of US$8 million, it is the home arena for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.
~760 ftS
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
4 min walk • The Time and Temperature Building, originally known as the Chapman Building, and officially 477 Congress Street, is a fourteen-story office building in downtown Portland, Maine.
~820 ftS
Square
Monument Square, Portland
4 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
12 min walk • The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882. It is located in the downtown area known as The Arts District in Portland, Maine.
~1320 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
7 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral at 307 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The pastor is Bishop Robert Deeley, and the rector is Father Seamus Griesbach.
~1010 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Portland
5 min walk • The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a historic house and museum in Portland, Maine, United States. It is located at 489 Congress Street and is operated by the Maine Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and administratively added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
State Theatre, Portland
12 min walk • The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine, which features a combination of Moorish and Art Deco architecture. It reopened as a 1,870-seat performing arts venue in 2010.
~250 ftW
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
2 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
~290 ftS
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
2 min walk • First Parish Church is an historic church at 425 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1825 for a congregation established in 1674, it is the oldest church building in the city, and one of its finest examples of Federal period architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1010 ftE
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
5 min walk • Lincoln Park is a 1.8-acre urban park in downtown Portland, Maine. Created in 1866 following the 1866 Great Fire which burned down most of the buildings of Portland, it was named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln.
~270 ftE
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
2 min walk • Portland City Hall is the center of city government in Portland, Maine. It is located at 389 Congress Street, and is set in a prominent rise, anchoring a cluster of civic buildings at the eastern end of Portland's downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chestnut Street Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Masonic Temple, Portland (1 min walk), Merrill Auditorium, Portland (2 min walk), Maine Historical Society, Portland (2 min walk), Portland City Hall, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to Chestnut Street Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chestnut Street Methodist Church:

Bus

City Hall • Lines: 9A (2 min walk)
City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (3 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (15 min walk)