Moulton Street is a historic downtown street in Portland, Maine, United States. Situated in the heart of the Old Port, it runs for around 233 feet (71 m), from Fore Street in the northwest to Commercial Street in the southeast. One-way from Fore Street, its surface is cobblestoned, with brick sidewalks. The street is named for William H. Moulton, president of the Cumberland Bank, which stood at the corner of Moulton and Commercial.
A 2019 view, looking southeast to Commercial Street
Portland Freedom Trail marker referencing Daniel Colesworthy
Looking back along Moulton Street from Commercial Street (2024)
Wharf Street from Moulton Street (2012)
Fore Street (Portland, Maine)
Fore Street is a downtown street in Portland, Maine, United States. Dating to 1724, it runs for around 1 mile (1.6 km), from the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill in the northeast to Pleasant Street in the southwest. Near its midsection, Fore Street crosses Franklin Street. It splits briefly at Boothby Square, shortly after passing the United States Custom House. The street passes through the Old Port district.
Fore Street's United States Custom House, pictured in 2003
Hub furniture store, 291 Fore Street