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A magnificent example of Victorian residential architecture and pre-Civil War opulence, Victoria Mansion is located in downtown Portland, Maine, and is one of the most important examples of a historic house museum in the States. The mansion was built in 1860 as a summer residence for Ruggles Sylvester Morse, who made his wealth in New Orleans luxury hotels. The house itself was designed by the architect Henry Austin of New Haven and is considered an important expression of the Italian villa architectural style in the States.

The mansion’s interiors were designed by Gustave Herter and most of the furnishings are still in place. Victoria Mansion is a registered National Historic Landmark and is a popular site for various events such as fundraisers, functions, and celebrations.

109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101-4504, Phone: 207-772-4841

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