India Street Neighborhood - Portland's Little Italy

with Rick Scala from Greater Portland Landmarks

Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 AM

Estimated duration: One hour

In the mid-19th through early 20th centuries the India Street neighborhood was home to Portland's diverse immigrant population with Jewish, Irish, Eastern Europeans and Italians all living and working together. Today, the Italian heritage is still strong. Join walking tour guide Ricardo (Rick) Scala for a walk that fills you in on the history, traditions and personal stories of Portland’s Little Italy.

Accessibility:

The walking tour route will follow sidewalks and use crosswalks at all street intersections. The path and length of tour is a moderate impact walk and safe for wheelchairs and accessible to car/bike and street parking.

Starting point:

The walk will begin at the armillary at the corner of Franklin and Commercial Streets.

Ending point: Federal Street, Porland

For questions about this walk, please email janeswalkme@gmail.com