Victoria Mansion (Morse-Libby House)

Victoria Mansion (Morse-Libby House)

Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House or Morse-Libby Mansion, is a landmark example of American residential architecture located in downtown Portland, Maine.

The brownstone exterior, elaborate interior design, opulent furnishings and early technological conveniences provide a detailed portrait of lavish living in nineteenth-century America.

The house was designed by the New Haven architect Henry Austin. Its distinctive asymmetric form includes a four-story tower, overhanging eaves, verandas, and ornate windows. The frescoes and trompe oeil wall decorations were created by the artist and decorator Giuseppe Guidicini. The building is recognized as one of the finest, and least-altered examples of a large Italianate brick/brownstone home in the United States.

Gustave Herter created the interiors in a range of styles, and this house is his earliest known and only intact commission. In 1941, Holmes opened the house as the Victoria Mansion, (named for Britain's Queen Victoria), later being added to the national historic register, and continues to be open as a museum every day from 10:00 am - 3:45 pm.

Location

109 Danforth Street
Portland, Maine
USA

Getting There

Here are some public transportation options to get there:

METRO Bus: METRO Bus has several routes that pass near the Victoria Mansion, including Route 1, Route 5, Route 9, and Route 11. You can check the schedule and map on their website to plan your trip.

Portland Explorer: This hop-on-hop-off trolley service is a great way to explore the city and see its top attractions, including the Victoria Mansion. The trolley stops at several locations, and you can get on and off as many times as you want. Check their website for more information.

Taxi/Uber/Lyft: You can also take a taxi or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft to get to the Victoria Mansion. Just make sure to enter the correct address in your app or tell the driver where you want to go.

Nearby Airports

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