It is time for the museum and Greater Portland Landmarks to demonstrate how historic preservation, design excellence and great leadership can unite a community.
The council votes 6-3 to remove a historic classification from the building at 142 Free St. Greater Portland Landmarks says it will review the matter before deciding whether to file a legal challenge.
At a news conference Thursday, Greater Portland Landmarks said the council must base its decision Monday on the city's historic preservation ordinance and not take other reasons into consideration.
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More than 50 people spoke on both sides of the issue at a meeting Monday to decide whether the Portland Museum of Art can raze the former Children's Museum as part of its expansion plans.