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02Resurgam: City of Fire
Destruction. Reinvention. The city that keeps coming back.
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THE STORY
See the city differently.
Portland's motto means 'I shall rise again'—and its streets make the point. This history-rich downtown loop explores the city's devastating fires, remarkable surviving structures, and the generations of rebuilding that followed.
A city of survivors
Among the stories we’re developing: the Wadsworth–Longfellow House, one of the peninsula’s earliest surviving structures, and the history preserved in the Abyssinian Meeting House.
Look up
From the monumental U.S. Custom House to contemporary towers such as The Casco, we’ll talk about what Portland’s buildings reveal about its changing ambitions.
A living history
This isn’t just a tour about what happened long ago. We’ll connect old Portland to the city you see today, with its arguments, possibilities, and contradictions.
COME WITH QUESTIONS
There’s always more to the story.
Dates and booking details are on the way. Want a private version of this walk, or something tailored to your group?
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Only confirmed departures appear below. Public walks are free during our pilot; gratuities are appreciated but never required.
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