Fidelity Trust Building (Portland, Maine)

Designed in the Beaux-Arts style by Boston architect George Henri Desmond, the 135-foot, 10-story building was Maine's first skyscraper.

The building commands easterly views of downtown Portland and Casco Bay.

Its westerly views show Back Cove and out to the White Mountains and Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

Today, it is often called the People's United Bank Building after its main tenant and large sign at the top.

Other tenants include New England Cablevision, Dirigo Financial Group, and Nexrep.

The building in 2019
The predecessors to both the Fidelity Trust Building and, across Preble Street, the Time and Temperature Building are in view in this 1863 view of Middle Street