Goddard Mansion
Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine. The shell of a lumber baron’s coastal mansion overlooks Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light.

📜 Abandoned Italianate mansion, designed by Charles A. Alexander for John Goddard in the 1850s.
🔍 Once army quarters, its interior was burned in the 1980s; now a fenced-off stone shell.

Why Go

📸 Excellent place for photography of historic ruins
👻 Offers a beautiful, eerie glimpse into coastal history
🌊 Overlooks Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light

Why Avoid

🚫 Fenced off for public safety, access to interior is restricted
🏚️ Only the stone shell of the mansion remains

Tips

🅿️ Parking and footpaths available from nearby Fort Williams Park.
🚶 Accessible from surrounding public trails.

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