ME, USA
Munjoy Hill Observatory
Monument
The Eastern Promenade atop Munjoy Hill offers the clearest view of Casco Bay from which the October 1775 bombardment was watched by fleeing residents. The Portland Observatory, built in 1807 and still standing, sits on the same high ground. Historical markers on the Promenade reference the 1775 burning.
Visiting Today
Address
Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101
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