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Appears that the Westin is trying to improve the appearance of the boiler shaft which I am all for, but why not invest in some heavy duty glass windows even if they serve no actual purpose other than ascetics? Cinematic Cities video
 
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That pink is awful. Any word on the roof deck happening?
 
I heard the roof top is not happening. The painted areas look awful, did the landmarks folks approve this???? Maybe its been like this for a long time...
 
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A before (1972) and after (2024) of Portland's central core that I put together today. I count 14 buildings that were not in the 1972 photo (excluding off peninsula) and the addition of One Monument Square (Casco Bank) in 1970 and was the beginning of Portland's downtown resurgence.
 
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That 1972 shot is pretty damn rare! The Golden Triangle is cleared, and so is the Falmouth Hotel, but pretty much everything else in the pic is intact*, including the original path of Temple St. I'm also confused because the gambrel building facing Tommy's Park appears to be even with the rest of the buildings on Middle St., but we know it wasn't.

* - Meaning the pic was taken before they were torn down; I realize a lot of that first pic doesn't stand today.
 
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The photo from 1972 is a little deceptive due to the angle and it does make that building appear to be flush with Middle Street. This shot is from 10 years later after the "mural" building had the faux brick facade painted on the Tommy's Park side.
 
Seeing it this way makes me realize: in 1972 the Canal Plaza space wasn't even completely cleared yet. By 1982 Canal National Bank no longer existed.

We should have a poll: which was your favorite paint job on the side of the Tommy's Park building?
  • Whatever the business name is in the 1972 photo,
  • The original trompe-l'œil faux-brick mural,
  • The later Post Office trompe-l'œil mural
  • The current abstract design
 
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Probably this version for me because if you didn't look closely it really did "fool the eye". The current abstract facade has worn well over time but it is just another colorful mural and seems out of place in the middle of a historic district. Mark, is that you in the intersection on your way to Carburs for lunch? :)
 
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I wish there could be a current-day photo of me on my way to Carbur's for lunch! Mmm that menu! (Truth be told, I'd also happily settle for some sustenance, merriment and cheer at Horsefeathers!)

I had forgotten about that carved wayfinder map!

The trees at Tommy's Park have grown so well, that I'm afraid that the details of the nice murals are lost to the modern passers-by.
 
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