Portland

Portland is best known in Connecticut for its historic brownstone quarries. Set on the east bank of the Connecticut River, directly opposite Middletown, the town developed around sandstone deposits that were quarried for building stone and shipped along the river. Portland brownstone became a familiar material in 19th-century American architecture, giving the community an industrial legacy distinct from many small river towns. The former quarry grounds remain central to Portland’s identity, while its riverfront connects it to the wider Connecticut River Valley. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Portland and the Connecticut River Valley.

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