You know, in 1999, a helicopter hoisted a six-ton steel frame with a new three-sided sign onto one of the tallest buildings in Portland. When its hundreds of light bulbs were illuminated again, the historic sign spelled out a simple message that folks could see as far as Peaks Island. It said simply: “I AM BACK.”
That sign above the Time and Temperature Building in Portland has been an iconic part of the skyline since it was first installed in 1964. The building itself, originally named the Chapman Building, dates back even further to 1924. While it once housed Maine’s first indoor shopping center, the Time and Temperature building was eventually left vacant. But thanks to significant housing investments by my administration, I’m proud to say we’re bringing tenants back to that historic landmark.
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