Eastland Park Hotel History. History of the Eastland Park Hotel. From the Collections of the Maine Historical Society Construction plans for Portlands newest high-rise hotel were announced in 1925. The hotel was conceived and built by Portlands visionary hotelier, Henry P. Rines, who also owned and operated the Congress Square Hotel. The new hotel, which cost $2 million, was connected to the Congress Square Hotel, forming the largest hotel north of New York. The Hotel was designed by local architect Herbert Rhodes and included 241 guest rooms and apartments. Construction of the twelve-story hotel was completed in 15 months and featured a brick, limestone and plaster exterior with steel casement windows. A name-the-new-hotel contest was held, with $100 in gold awarded to Portland resident C.E. Weeks for his entry, The Eastland. The Eastland Hotel opened its doors with lavish ceremonies on June 15, 1927, just one day after Charles Lindburgh flew solo across the Atlantic. Flying over Portlands State Pier, radio personality Graham McNamee and governor Ralph O. Brewster dropped the keys to the hotels front door into Portlands Harbor, signifying that the Eastland would never close. Henry P. Rines and his wife, Adeline (the first woman to practice law in Cumberland County) were frequent travelers to Europe and the Middle East. Their travels impressed them and the lobby and restaurants of their new hotel were fashioned after their favorite locations abroad. The hotel entrance was designed to resemble an old Spanish patio with stone benches, a colorful red and yellow striped awning, slate floor, and red tiled roofs for balcony effects. The steps beside the front door led downstairs to the grill, (then called the Sunrise Gateway Room) and a barbershop. This room was later renovated to become the popular post-war Polynesian lounge, the Hawaiian Hut and in 1990 became the Sonestas state-of-the-art function room, Cumberland Hall (now known as the Eastland Park Hotels Longfellow Hall). The Eastland lobby featured a beamed ceiling supported by massive pillars. The wrought iron candelabras were copied from old fixtures in a Madrid caf. Several wall sconces in the lobby cleverly simulated old Spanish flowerpots with trailing vines. The street-level shopping arcade included a beauty shop, Ask Mr. Foster travel information service, the Chisholm newsstand, and the House of Conant Tailor and Valet Service. A Delicatessen was later established to provide bakery products and coffee to the hotel apartment tenants. The Danish Tea Room (now the Greenhouse, a private function room) was an authentic reproduction of an 18th century tavern, which was located in the marketplace of Ribe, the capitol of medieval Denmark. The tavern had not been remodeled in over 150 years, and the Rines family used it as the model for their new restaurant. Old pieces of Baroque-style furniture were imported from Denmark to furnish The Skenkstuen (the room where patrons are served). These pieces included pine tables worn smooth by years of use, corner cupboards, an antique clock and a billegerovn heating chamber that drew hot air from the chimney in the adjacent room. The Spanish Baronial Dining Room, later named the State of Maine Ballroom featured an oak floor, carved adornments on the entranceway and balcony, and antique Spanish lanterns. The beam supports were decorated with sculpted armor. Charles Lindburgh himself visited the Eastland in July 1927. The Lone Eagle flew into Old Orchard Beach, spoke to crowds at Deering Oaks Park, returned to the Eastland to rest and was honored at a banquet attended by 700 people in this room (now called the Eastland Ballroom). The Egyptian Dining Room (now known as Adelines Grille at the Eastland Park) featured marble steps, stately columns, and richly painted murals. The Egyptian Dining Room served elegant meals nightly. The cost of a four-course steak dinner in 1927 was $1.95. Located on the top floor of the Eastland, Hotel postcards described the Sun Parlor as more than 300 feet above sea level, high above all the surrounding buildings, affording guests beautiful views of the harbor, ocean, the suburbs of Portland and distant White Mountains. After the repeal of prohibition laws, the Sun Parlor became a popular cocktail lounge, still known as the Top of the East. The guest rooms and apartments offered the utmost in luxury and convenience, including private baths, telephones, daily maid service, spinet desks an the latest modern amenity, disappearing beds that fold into the wall. Each hotel room was also equipped with a cone loud speaker allowing guests to tune in WCSH radio programs. Maines premiere commercial broadcasting company, WCSH, was named for the adjoining Congress Square Hotel, which housed the radio station. Historic Portland Maine Hotels * Historic Portland Maine Hotels Downtown * Eastland Park Hotel History * Portland Maine Hotel

View This Newsletter Online. Stay close to home, lighthouse tours make a great short summer trip! The Portland area is lucky to have six lighthouses within 20 minutes of the City. Here's a driving tour to see all six. Difficulty: Easy ~ Time Required: 2 hours. From State Street in Portland, take the Casco Bay Bridge and follow Route 77 South towards Cape Elizabeth. Approximately one mile south of Cape Elizabeth's town center (you'll see an IGA store on your right in town center), turn left at the sign for Two Lights State Park and follow to the lighthouses. Both are on private property, so you can't get close but you can get a good view of them from the park. Retrace your steps back to Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth, turn right on Route 77 and follow to the town center, then turn right onto Shore Road. Follow Shore Road approximately three miles, turn right at the sign for Fort Williams, and follow the road to the end, to Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in the country. Before leaving, observe Ram Island Light at the entrance to Portland Harbor off Portland Head. Retrace your route back out to Shore Road and turn right, then veer right again onto Preble Street (at the Irving Station). Follow Preble Street through Willard Square approximately 1/2 mile, turn right onto Fort Road, and follow to the campus of the Southern Maine Technical College. Drive through the campus to the Portland Harbor Museum and walk along the granite wall to Spring Point Light. You can walk out on the granite breakwater to get close to the lighthouse or admire it from the beach. Retrace your route through campus, and turn right at the campus stop sign. Turn right again at the 2nd stop sign, onto Madison Street. Continue past the industrial section of town, keeping the breakwater on your right, to Bug Light at the end of the road. You can park your car and walk out on the short breakwater to the lighthouse or take a walk on the paved path that offers views of Portland Harbor and the city skyline. To return to Portland, follow Broadway from Bug Light back into town. Have you experienced our Preferred Level? Located on the top two floors of the hotel with either city or bay views, our Preferred Level includes full American breakfast and a drink voucher ($12 value) for Top of the East. Top of the East is Portland's only rooftop lounge. Preferred level guests also have access to a private business center and lounge area. Stay tuned for some great summer packages and early booking foliage specials for fall. Check our website June 15! Lunch at Top of the East. Have a healthy and delicious (or just plain delicious) lunch while enjoying sweeping city and bay views from Top of the East. Selections range from unique salads and soups to sandwich and seafood choices. Daily specials are always part of the fun. Cocktails served at Top of the East from lunch through evening with appetizers and desserts available after lunch hours. Pamper your family, friends or employees! Gift certificates can be used for accommodations, 157 High Cafe Bar and Top of the East. Ben Ulbin, Assistant Banquet Manager has inspired employees to join a Dodgeball League. Pictured are Howard Ducette (banquets dept), Chris Segal (Banquet Manager) and William Grant (banquet dept). This has been a great team building experience for everyone involved! The Eastland Park Hotel 157 High Street, Portland, Maine 04101 Toll Free: 888.671.8008. Info@EastlandParkHotel.com www.eastlandparkhotel.com. This mailing was sent to {E-Mail} To update or remove your email address please use this link: {opt-out link}

Eastland Park Dining 157 High Cafe Bar All Day Menu. Click to view Breakfast Menu. 157 Caf Bar All-Day Menu Served From 11:00AM to 10:00PM. Maine Clam Chowder 5/Cup 7/Bowl A New England Favorite Made with the Finest Ingredients. Soup of the Day 4/Cup 6/Bowl Ask your Server for Today's Preparation. Mixed Green Salad 7 Tossed with Garden Vegetables, Croutons Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette. The Classic Iceberg Wedge 8 Topped with Pecans Candied Cranberries. Finished with Bleu Cheese Dressing. Heirloom Tomato Mozzarella Salad 9 Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Roasted Garlic, Finished with a Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette. Grilled Steak Salad 12 Marinated Flank Steak over Wild Greens with Feta Cheese, Artichoke Hearts Olives. Finished with a Classic Vinaigrette. Also Available with Chicken or Shrimp. Caesar Salad 9 Everyone's Favorite in a Rich Creamy Dressing. Topped with Fresh Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese Anchovies. Also Available with Steak, Chicken or Shrimp, just add $4.00. Traditional Cobb Salad 11 Thinly Sliced Iceberg with Smoked Ham, Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes Bleu Cheese Crumbles. Finished with a Classic Vinaigrette. Seasonal Fruit Platter 10 Array of Sliced Seasonal Fruit Served with a Honey Poppy Seed Dressing. Steamed Mussels 9 Fresh Tomatoes, Cilantro, Toasted Garlic. Pan Fried Maine Lobster Cakes 10 Served with a Mustard Wine Sauce. Classic Mozzarella 9 Lightly Breaded Pan Seared. Layered with Prosciutto Pesto. Finished in a Tomato Coulis. Jumbo Shrimp Tempura 10 Served with Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce. Artisanal Cheese Plate 10 Crusty French Bread and Whole Grain Mustards. Seafood Cocktail 15 Lobster, Shrimp, Alaskan Crab with Cocktail Sauce. Traditional Wings 9 Teriyaki, Mild or Blazing. Served with Baked Gorgonzola. Spinach Artichoke Fondue 9 Baked Served with Soft Bread Sticks. Flat Bread of the Day. B.B.Q. Beef or Chicken. Pepperoni Red Sauce. Ask For Today's Preparation. 157 Burger 7 Half Pound Ground Sirloin Cooked to Your Liking. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion Your Choice of Cheese. Turkey Burger 7 Half Pound of Specially Seasoned Fresh Ground Turkey, Char Grilled, Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion on a Grilled Bulky Roll. The Club 8 The Great Classic Layered with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Mayonnaise. Your Choice of Grilled Steak, Chicken or Roast Turkey, Smoked Ham. Served on Your Choice of Bread. The Reuben 7 A Long-Time Favorite Made with Our Own Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Lots of Thousand Island Dressing. Served on Marble Rye. Pan-Seared Haddock 8 Fresh Local Haddock with Lettuce, Tomato and Tartar Sauce on a Bulky Roll. The French Dip 8 Sliced Roast Beef Smothered in Cheese, Baked in a Baguette. Served with Au Jus. Maine Lobster Roll 14 Fresh Meat,Tossed in Mayonnaise Lemon Juice. Served in a Grilled Buttered New England Roll. Native Maine Shrimp Roll 10 Sweet Maine Shrimp Lightly Fried, Served in a Grilled Buttered New England Roll. Create Your Own Wrap 9 Choose Grilled Steak, Grilled Chicken or Roast Turkey. All Served with Roasted Red Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Mayonnaise Choice of Cheese. All of our Deli Selections are Served with Maine Pickles House Chips. Slow Roasted Prime Rib Served From 5:00PM to 10:00PM. Admiral's Cut 32oz Bone in 24. Lobster Tail 10oz. Rib 25. Captain Cut 16oz. Boneless18. Scallops 10 oz. Rib 19. Mate's Cut 10oz. Boneless 16. Fried Clams 10oz. Rib 19. Seafood Extravaganza 49 Boiled Lobster, Steamed Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Scallops Alaskan Crab. Enough for Two. Boiled Maine Lobster Market Price 1 Pound Hard Shell Served Lazy Man's with Fresh Drawn Butter. Baked Stuffed with Seafood Add 5. Maine Fried Clams 15 Locally Harvested Whole Belly Clams, Lightly Battered. Maine Fried Shrimp 12 Hand-Peeled Local Shrimp, Very Sweet Batter Fried. Maine Coast Haddock 14 Generous Portion Baked or Fried. Down East Scallops 15 12oz Portion Fresh, Hand-Picked, Baked or Fried. Fried Half Chicken 12 Fresh Cut Hand Battered a Bit Spicy, Fried Golden. Baby Back Ribs 13 Full Rack, Dry Rubbed Slow Cooked 24 Hours. Smothered in Sauce. Pan Seared 12oz Pork Chop 11 Filled with Apples Goat Cheese. 10oz Top Sirloin 12 Tender Juicy Sirloin Bleu Cheese Butter. All Dinners are Garnished with our Seasoned House Chips. Create Your Own Pasta. Jumbo Shrimp, Tenderloin of Chicken or Roasted Vegetables Tossed with Fine Italian Linguini. All Served with Your Choice of Alfredo, Scampi or Marinara Sauce. Shrimp 17 Chicken 14 Vegetarian 12. Sweet Potato Fries 4. Twice Baked Potato 3. Vegetable of the Day 3. Fresh Local Corn in Season 3. Please note That a 20% gratuity will be added to all checks. RED Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir, California Castle Rock Monterey Pinot Noir, California La Crema Sonoma Pinot Noir, California Chteau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon, California Hron Vineyards Merlot, France Matanzas Creek Sonoma Merlot, California Jan Kris Tres Ranchos Paso Robles Zinfandel, California Ravenswood Sonoma Zinfandel, California Concannon Petite Sirah, California Fairview Goats Do Roam in Villages Red, South Africa Greg Norman Estates Shiraz, Australia Frescobaldi Chianti Riserva Nipozzona, Italy Mas-Maral Tinto, Spain. 29 24 36 25 24 50 17 29 21 25 29 40 18. WHITE Mont Pellier Chardonnay, California Kunde Estate Sonoma Chardonnay, California Duck Pond Willamette Pinot Gris, Oregon Sartori Venezie Pinot Grigio, Italy St. Suprey Sauvignon Blanc, California Ferrari- Carano Fume Blanc, California Dr. Burklin-Wolf Riesling, Germany. 24 30 27 25 33 30 29. ROSE Marqus de Cceres Rose, Spain Bonny Doon Big House Pink, California. SPARKLING WINES Sofia Blanc de Blanc, California (187ml Can) Mumm's Cuve M Napa, California (187ml) Mont-Maral Brut Cava Reserva, Spain Codornu Original Brut, Spain Sofia Blanc de Blanc, California Piper Heidsieck Brut Cuve, France Mot Chandon,France Inniskillin Vidal Sparkling Ice Wine, Canada (375ml) Perrier-Jouet, Fleur de Champagne, France Dom Prignon, France. 10 12 23 24 38 75 90 125 145 195. FORTIFIED AND DESSERT WINES Sandeman Armada Cream Sherry, Spain Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla Sherry, Spain Fonseca N/V Ruby Port, Portugal Taylor Flagate N/V Tawny Port, Portugal Fonseca LBV Port, Portugal Taylor Flagate 20 Year Tawny Port, Portugal. Portland ME Restaurants * Portland ME Restaurant Menus * 157 Cafe and Bar All-Day Menu