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Description: A piece of the Berlin Wall can be found in Portland, Maine. It is located at the Maine College of Art (MECA) on Congress Street. The section of the Berlin Wall is displayed prominently in a courtyard at the college. The Berlin Wall, which divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, was a symbol of the Cold War era and the division between the Eastern Bloc and Western countries. After the fall of the wall, fragments were distributed around the world as reminders of the historical significance and triumph of freedom over oppression. MECA acquired a section of the Berlin Wall in 2004, which was generously donated by a local businessman. The wall segment is on public display and serves as a powerful symbol of unity, freedom, and the endurance of the human spirit. Visitors to MECA can view and interact with the Berlin Wall fragment, reflecting on its historical significance and the impact it had on the lives of people during the Cold War. It is a tangible reminder of the divided past and a symbol of hope and unity.