Overview
Lewiston's mill district is a collection of large brick textile mills along canals fed by the Androscoggin River.
History
The mills, including the Bates Mill, made Lewiston one of Maine's largest industrial cities in the 1800s and early 1900s.
Today
Many mill buildings now house offices, restaurants, apartments and businesses.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.