Victoria Mansion was the home of Ruggles Morse (1814-1893), a native of Portland who struck out as a young man and worked his way through the blossoming hotel industry.  He ended up in New Orleans, but returned to Portland to build a summer home.  The Civil War prevented him from using the house until after 1864.  It's now open to the public, and boasts its original decorations, interior design, and furnishings.