History

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
has a rich history.  The Portland Boys Club Association was originally founded January 13,1909.

As the Club grew it moved from the
Seaman's Club to Plum Street .... and on to Cumberland Avenue.

The Portland Clubhouse opened April 13, 1931 on Cumberland Avenue. Since that time, the organization has grown to include three additional sites, including South Portland, an affiliate Club in Auburn, and the Riverton Extension.

Each year the Greater Portland Clubs serve an increasing number of kids, many of whom come from disadvantaged circumstances.

Today the Portland Clubhouse is "the" place to go if you're researching the history of swimming in the area. This is a photo of the Swim team as they go off to New York City where they tie for 1st place in the Boys & Girls Clubs Nationals in 1951.