United States Custom House, Portland

Name: United States Custom House
Address: 312 Fore St, Portland, 04101-4110, United States
Telephone: +1 207-772-6348

#44 among attractions in Portland

Neo-renaissance architecture

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Facts and practical information

The United States Custom House is a historic custom house at 312 Fore Street in downtown Portland, Maine. It was built from 1867–1872 to house offices of the United States Customs Service, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'26"N, 70°15'5"W

Address

312 Fore StDowntown PortlandPortland 04101-4110 United States

Contact

+1 207-772-6348

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United States Custom House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
11 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.
0.4 miW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
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~1630 ftW
Square
Monument Square, Portland
8 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
16 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.
~1920 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
10 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.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
State Theatre, Portland
17 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.
~1890 ftW
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
10 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.
~1250 ftNW
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Lincoln Park, Portland
7 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.
~1740 ftNW
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
9 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.
~1870 ftNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
10 min walk • Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.
~1990 ftN
Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery, Portland
10 min walk • Eastern Cemetery is a historic cemetery at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Congress Street in the East Bayside neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Established in 1668, it is the city's oldest historic site, and has more than 4,000 marked graves. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United States Custom House?

Nearby attractions include Mariner's Church, Portland (3 min walk), Wendameen Yacht, Portland (4 min walk), Maine State Pier, Portland (4 min walk), Exchange Street, Portland (5 min walk).

How to get to United States Custom House by public transport?

The nearest stations to United States Custom House:

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (5 min walk)

Bus

City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (8 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: 9A (9 min walk)