St. Paul's Church and Rectory, Portland

Name: St. Paul's Church and Rectory
Address: Portland, United States

#62 among attractions in Portland

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. Paul's Church and Rectory is an historic Episcopal church at 279 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1868 for a newly established congregation, it is a fine local example of Gothic Revival architecture, designed by English architect George Browne Pelham. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The present pastor is Rev. Samuel L. Logan. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'43"N, 70°15'12"W

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East BaysidePortland United States

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Day trips

St. Paul's Church and Rectory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Eastern Promenade, Time and Temperature Building, Monument Square.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
14 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.
0.6 miNE
Cycling, Bike path, Playground
Eastern Promenade, Portland
16 min walk • The Eastern Promenade is a historic promenade, 68.2-acre public park and recreation area in Portland, Maine. Construction of the Promenade began in 1836 and continued periodically until 1934.
0.4 miSW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
11 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.
0.4 miSW
Square
Monument Square, Portland
10 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
~1840 ftNE
Observation decks and towers, Observatories and planetariums, Historical place
Portland Observatory, Portland
9 min walk • The Portland Observatory is a historic maritime signal tower at 138 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, Maine. Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States.
~370 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
2 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.
~1840 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
9 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
~1780 ftSW
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
9 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.
~830 ftS
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
4 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.
~1420 ftSW
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
7 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Theater, Queen Anne architecture
St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland
14 min walk • The St. Lawrence Arts Center is a performing arts center and community space at 76 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill district of Portland, Maine. It is located in the former parish house of the St. Lawrence Church, a historic Romanesque church that was built in 1897 and demolished in 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Paul's Church and Rectory?

Nearby attractions include Etz Chaim Synagogue, Portland (2 min walk), Maine Jewish Museum, Portland (2 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland (2 min walk), Mayo Street Arts, Portland (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Paul's Church and Rectory by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Paul's Church and Rectory:

Bus

Congress St + India St • Lines: 9B, Brz (2 min walk)
City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (7 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (13 min walk)