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Portland, Maine Observatory Poster

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Your walls are a reflection of your personality, so let them speak with your favorite quotes, art, or designs printed on our custom Giclee posters! High-quality, microporous resin-coated paper with a beautiful semi-gloss finish. Choose from standard or custom size posters and framing options to create art that’s a perfect representation of you.

  • Gallery quality Giclee prints
  • Ideal for vibrant artwork and photo reproduction
  • Semi-gloss finish
  • Pigment-based inks for full-color spectrum high-resolution printing
  • Durable 185gsm paper
  • Available in custom sizing up to 60”
  • Frames available on all standard sizes
  • Frames include Non-Glare Acrylic Glazing

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Portland, Maine Observatory Poster

Portland, Maine Observatory Poster

1937 Poster for the Portland Observatory by the Works Progress Administration Maine Art Project. 16" x 24" only. The Portland Observatory was the brainchild of Capt. Lemuel Moody (1768-1846). The former sea captain commissioned its construction in 1807. As a man of the sea and entrepreneur, Moody knew the value of having a clear view of the open ocean beyond the islands of Portland Harbor. By erecting the 86-foot observatory on Munjoy Hill, the highest point in Portland, he was able (with the aid of a state-of-the-art telescope) to see and identify ships up to 30 miles out to sea. Through the use of a sophisticated flagging system, he was able to signal local merchants by raising the appropriate flag that would designate the ship that they were awaiting. The observatory carried on its signaling operations from the time of its construction in 1807 to 1926. During the War of 1812, Civil War, and WWI it was used as an observation post. The Observatory has been owned by the City of Portland since 1936. In 1939, the tower was restored as part of a WPA project. Between 1998 and 2000 a $1.28 million restoration project addressed damage caused by moisture and powder post beetle infestation.

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By Sharon S.July 31, 2025Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 36.00" x 25.10", Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
I was so amazed at how this all turned out. Everyone who attended the funeral was in awe of how beautiful it was made. And I owe it all to Zazzle. I wouldn’t have done it better myself not to mention I wouldnt have time to do it. The great part of it all was they had templates that was catered to my needs and that I could use it in ways I wanted to use to resize it my way. It took some time but I was happy it turned out great. I did 100 photos, 89, 66 photos (I think) lol templates. The only suggestion is that the templates, before sending through would tell you of errors like; saying please revise or resize it again for any photos that is not perfectly well sitting or not show it’s cutting off some of them and where it tells you there’s duplicates. Staring, placing and resizing all 100 + pictures into the template can be tiresome and overwhelming and it makes my eyes blurred that I can’t tell if they’re cutting off or overlapping or duplicates. Overall I am very pleased and will be using Zazzle again should the need arises. Thank you Zazzle. Altogether I’ve done 3 collages 1 profile picture and couple pictures with 1 frame and yet this is my first time ordering as a 1 time customer. Prices were very reasonable and accommodating to my finances. .
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By Peyton C.November 8, 2023Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 8.00" x 10.00", Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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The sign was beautiful and matched our theme. The paper was good quality. Excellent printing!!
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By Marianne O.November 26, 2021Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 12.00" x 12.00", Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Fun bright artwork that really captures the mood I’m going for! Pop art with cyberpunk energy. A little sweet but also spicy. This art is the perfect size and vibe for our art gallery wall. The printing looks great, high quality with vibrant colors! I went with the semi-gloss finish, which adds a little extra shine and thickness to the print making it excellent for high-traffic areas like the staircase wall.

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Product ID: 228509783263264828
Created on: 3/19/2014, 3:40 PM
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