Portland, Maine's Old Port district, known for its cobblestone streets, 19th century brick buildings and fishing piers, is a top tourist destination. The district is filled with boutiques, restaurants and bars. Because of its reputation for nightlife, the Old Port overflows each weekend with revelers. Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a 2004 population of 63,882. ... A cobblestone-covered street Cobblestones are stones used in the pavement of early streets. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Old Port transformed in the 1970s when real estate developers purchased derelict buildings and refurbished them into apartments, condos, offices and retail space. During that same decade, the Old Port Association formed and helped halt the city's demolition of historic buildings and lobbied for streetscape improvements. The Cumberland County Civic Center was built at the top of the Old Port in 1977. In the early 1980s, Congress passed the Economic Recovery Act, which provided tax incentives for redevelopment projects, and spurred further development in the district.¹ Template:A year The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The Cumberland County Civic Center is a 6,746-seat multi-purpose arena in Portland, Maine. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The 1980s refers to the years of and between 1980 and 1989. ... Type Bicameralism Houses Senate House of Representatives United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D, since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D, since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups (as of November 7, 2006 elections) Democratic Party Republican...

In 2006, construction began on the Ocean Gateway project. When complete, Ocean Gateway will serve as the city's cruise ship terminal. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

External Links

• Portland Downtown District

References

1. "Creating Portland: History and Place in Northern New England," Joseph A. Conforti, ed., 2005, University of New Hampshire Press