Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Significance: It is a very prominent and intriguing part of the Casco Bay view from Portland's Fort Allen Park and Eastern Promenade, and so viewed by thousands every year. Architecturally it is an unchanged example of mid 19th century coastal fortifications.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-75

Survey number: HABS ME-134

Building/structure dates: 1858-1876 Initial Construction

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1933 - 1970

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