American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill, Textile mill complex in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, United States.
The American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill is a complex of seven historic buildings and several structures situated along the Piscataquis River in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The site spans several acres and features construction styles from different periods, including an early concrete building that shows industrial design from the 1900s.
The mill was founded in 1822 and started with wool production under James Mayo's direction. It changed hands several times before becoming part of the American Woolen Company in the early 1900s.
The mill provided work for local families over many decades, becoming central to how the town grew and changed. The buildings still stand as reminders of the connection between factory work and community life in this area.
The site is located in downtown Dover-Foxcroft and easy to reach by car, with parking available nearby. You can walk around the exterior of the buildings and get a sense of the complex without needing special arrangements.
In 2014, the site was transformed into The Mill at Dover-Foxcroft, mixing historic buildings with apartments and shops inside. This conversion shows how old industrial spaces can serve new purposes while keeping their original character.
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