HISTORY

While the Civic Center officially opened in early 1977, ground breaking on the site began in 1975. Construction continued at a fast pace for nearly two years before the doors finally swung open to the public.


We've assembled a short Flash presentation to show you the transformation of the area between Spring Street and Free Street in Portland from a big open hole in the ground into Maine's premiere venue for music, sports and entertainment.

The Civic Center construction site as it appeared in April 1975. The Holiday Inn by the Bay is in the background.

CCCC FROM THE GROUND UP

The Building of the
Cumberland County Civic Center

(Requires Flash)

- Original Flash presentation by David Rossignol