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 an exquisite summer home for Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a Maine-born proprietor of luxury hotels who made his vast fortune in New Orleans, Victoria Mansion was constructed in the Italian villa style that was fashionable in the mid-nineteenth century.

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.

Guided tours are offered May through October, as well as tailor-made group tours for particular interests. The mansion is a unique historic attraction in Portland that offers an active roster of educational programs for both students and adults interested in studying life as it was during the nineteenth century.

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

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