Boothby Square
Boothby Square is a public square in Portland, Maine, United States. Located on the last remaining cobblestoned section of Fore Street, it is named for Frederic E. Boothby, a former mayor of Portland. A water trough in the square is dedicated to Boothby's philanthropic wife, Adelaide.
The square in 2023, looking southwest from the Silver Street intersection | |
Location within Portland | |
| Maintained by | City of Portland |
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| Location | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 43.65701°N 70.251887°W |
Now open, but surrounded by sections of granite blocks, the square was formerly enclosed by iron railings. The street is bisected by Silver Street.
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