381 Danforth Street is one of our city’s hidden jewels.

Story by Colin W. Sargent

For over 100 years, downtown Portland had an answer to Tiffany’s on 5th Avenue. It was Carter Bros. Jewelers, the legendary store at 519 Congress Street, where everyone bought their sparkly holiday presents. (Today, the retail space in Mechanics’ Hall is occupied by Portland fashion brand The Loquat Shop.)

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