Lewiston

Lewiston is a city in Androscoggin County in the state of Maine and lies about 36 miles (58 kilometers) north of Portland along the river. The older industrial buildings made of brick shape the cityscape along the waterway and in the adjacent streets.

The place was founded at the end of the 18th century and grew rapidly in the 19th century through the establishment of textile factories. Immigrants from Ireland and later from Canada sought work in the new mills and settled in the surrounding residential districts.

The city takes its name from the first apothecary Morgan Lewis and kept that connection to colonial pharmacy tradition throughout the centuries. Today you can recognize the influence of several waves of immigration in the streets and shops across different neighborhoods.

You find central facilities such as hospitals and public buildings mainly near the city center. The residential neighborhoods spread across several hills around the older factory grounds along the riverbank.

A large neo-Gothic church building with two tall towers stands in the older part of town and is visible from many points in the surrounding area. The church was built by French-speaking parishioners from Canada in the 19th century and served for a long time as a landmark for newcomers.

Location: Androscoggin County

Elevation above the sea: 66 m

Website: https://lewistonmaine.gov

GPS coordinates: 44.10056,-70.21528

Latest update: December 15, 2025 19:30