This project will digitize the collection of survey forms that the Portland Historic Preservation Program only has in hard copy for the locally designated West End Historic District. This district contains the Western Promenade and Spring Street National Register Historic Districts. Survey forms date from the 1990s.
The City of Portland will use grant funds to sponsor a National Alliance of Preservation Commissions CAMP training for Historic Preservation Board or Commission members and staff. The opportunity to attend without charge is open to three people per Certified Local Government Community. The in-person training will create an opportunity for Board/Commission members and staff to network, face-to-face with other CLG communities.
The City of Saco has received support to create a new self-guided walking tour that covers theDowntown area and Saco Island. The Saco Historic Preservation Commission wishes to inform residents andvisitors alike about the community's history and promote Historical Tourism. The tour will encourage people toenjoy the outdoors, learn about history, and visit nearby businesses within Saco. The total project cost is estimated to be $37,948.43.
The City of Portland has received funding for the Historic Preservation Program Manager. This position staffs the Historic Preservation Board, supervises the Preservation Compliance Coordinator, and oversees all aspects of Portland's Historic Preservation Program, including application review, enforcement, public education, survey, historic designation, design guideline updates, advisory review of development within 100 feet of designated resources, and participation in neighborhood planning. The total cost for this position is expected to be $109,517.
The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission has announced a grant program to support activities that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program is funded by the Maine State Archives and the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council.
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in 75/25 matching grants in 2025 for the preparation of National Register nominations, Architectural or Archaeological Survey, or Preservation Planning, Education, Archaeology, Development or Pre-Development projects. The deadline for applications is October 3, 2025.
Eligible historic buildings and sites are those that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing resources in a National Register-listed historic district.
The Alpha Tau Omega House located in at 81 College Avenue, Orono, Penobscot County, Maine is a fraternity chapter house associated with the University of Maine flagship campus. The building is significant on the local level under Criterion A, Education and Criterion C, Architecture. Designed by Crowell & Lancaster and built in 1932, ATO House provided housing for its fraternity members.
Miller's Garage at 25 Rankin Street in Rockland, Knox County, Maine is locally significant under National Register Criterion A for its association with events that have made an important contribution to the broad patterns of transportation history. It is an early automobile sales and repair shop in Rockland, and its architecture resembles many of the other local automobile service buildings of its time.