One Longfellow Square Explained

One Longfellow Square is a non-profit performing arts and concert venue in Portland, Maine, United States. Located in Longfellow Square, the building is home to the Center for Cultural Exchange, which opened on March 5, 1999, in the renovated building.^[1] The building was abandoned in 1994 and purchased by Portland Performing Arts in 1998. After the group spent nearly $800,000 to renovate the space.^{[2] [3] [4]} The venue nearly permanently closed due to financial losses sustained due to safety restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5]

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1. Web site: Center for Cultural Exchange, 1999 . Businesses & Buildings - Portland Press Herald Still Film Negatives . 3 February 1999.
2. News: Sutherland . Amy . Cultural Center Plans Heady Mix of Events . Portland Press Herald . February 28, 1999.
3. News: Kelley . Michael . Things are looking up for One Longfellow Square . Press Herald . 22 June 2021.
4. News: How music lovers in Maine saved One Longfellow Square . newscentermaine.com . June 23, 2020.
5. News: One Longfellow Square fighting to stay afloat during pandemic . WGME . 16 June 2020 . en.