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  • What is Victoria Mansion?
    • Also known as the Morse-Libby House, Victoria Mansion is one of America’s best examples of pre-Civil War opulence and glamour. Built between 1858 and 1860 as a summer home for Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a Maine-born proprietor of luxury hotels.
  • What architectural style is Victoria Mansion built in?
    • Victoria Mansion was constructed in the Italian villa style that was fashionable in the mid-nineteenth century.
  • What can I expect to see during a visit to Victoria Mansion?
    • The mansion’s beautifully preserved interiors were designed by Gustave Herter and still boast over 90% of the furnishings he designed for the original owner.
  • When is Victoria Mansion open to the public?
    • Guided tours are offered from May through October, along with tailor-made group tours for particular interests.
  • What educational programs does Victoria Mansion offer?
    • The mansion offers an active roster of educational programs for both students and adults interested in studying life during the nineteenth century.

Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland, Maine 04101, Phone: 207-772-4841

Victoria Mansion, Portland, Maine
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