The Casco | 201 Federal Street | Portland

[markhb]

I don't recall any proposals for that one.

 

[Portlander]

This project was proposed in the late 80's and the pyramid shaped roof would have been a great addition to the skyline! I'd have to dig through my materials to find the developer and it very well might have been the Liberty Group. Thanks to MartinS for the images.

 

[Dr. StrangeHat]

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This project was proposed in the late 80's and the pyramid shaped roof would have been a great addition to the skyline! I'd have to dig through my materials to find the developer and it very well might have been the Liberty Group. Thanks to MartinS for the images.

Based on that model, I believe that was proposed for this lot between Pearl and Silver Streets, not the larger lot on Middle.

 

[Portlander]

You are correct and I was only a block and a half off!

 

[DanielPWM19]

That would have been a good use of in-fill without disturbing the existing buildings.

 

[Corey]

Back with the primo shots from last week's tour:

201 Federal Street Old Port Aerial DSC_1190_November_2022_20221102___Large by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

201 Federal Street DSC_1181_November_2022_20221102___Large by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

Wish I had a "before" shot from this angle to illustrate how much development has happened on the other side of Franklin Street:

201 Federal Street DSC_1178_November_2022_20221102___Large by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

201 Federal Street DSC_1161_November_2022_20221102___Large by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

201 Federal Street City Hall Aerial DSC_1180_November_2022_20221102___Large by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

 

[Portlander]

Amazing photos as usual Corey and your first shot is the best one I've ever seen of the Old Port from above!

 

[Corey]

Quick shot while dropping off my ballot yesterday at City Hall:

201 Federal Street Construction from City Hall by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

 

[NR2Portland]

Quick shot while dropping off my ballot yesterday at City Hall:

201 Federal Street Construction from City Hall by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

Great shot Corey!
Really shows how monumental this building will be! (Especially being next to monument square )

 

[Corey]

201 Federal Street and Monument Square Skyline from Spring Street Garage by Corey Templeton, on Flickr

 

[Portlander]

There is so much repetition with the Bank of America signage on One Monument Square and One City Center which is puzzling. At last check BOA was not leasing any space in 1MS so I'm surprised to still see their branding atop the building and I'm guessing they are paying top dollar to keep it. Usually this privilege is reserved for the building's major tenant.

 

[markhb]

Who is the main tenant in there (1MS) now?

 

[PWMFlyer]

Remember BOA bought out Merrill Lynch, so the lettering was changed on the Casco Bank building to look different than the branch lettering. Merrill Lynch still has offices in Sacco Bank as well as branch offices in one city center.

 

[markhb]

I do miss the days when those were all actual headquarters buildings of local banks: Maine Savings, Portland Savings /Peoples Heritage, Casco, Canal, etc.

 

[Urban World]

You are correct and I was only a block and a half off!

There was definitely a proposal for an even grander 10-story building on the Middle St. lot though. My former Muskie classmate, Sergio, who has since moved south, gave me the renderings for that one some time ago, which were / are posted on here somewhere. It also had a triangular roof.

 

[SOPO]

I didn't take a photo but this building looks great from Ferryvillage all lit up.

 

[Portlander]

First look at the silver accent panels.

 

[Portlander]

 

[mainejeff]

The silver panels look great! Much sleeker than I imagined.

 

[PlantArch]

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First look at the silver accent panels.

I had hoped they would be a bit more progressive in their choices of finish materials. The brick color and pattern is reminiscent of a building that has been in place for 60 years and just blends into the background. I'm not sure the silver panels are going to save it.