Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine

Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfred B. Mullett and constructed between 1867 and 1872, the building includes elements of the Second Empire and Renaissance Revival styles.
Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration.
Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer.
Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2013; (DLC/PP-2013:163).
Forms part of: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.