Atkinson Building, commercieel gebouw in Maine, Verenigde Staten van Amerika
The Atkinson Building is a commercial structure on the National Register of Historic Places in Lewiston, Maine, built in 1892 with six floors of brick and stone construction. Its Romanesque design features rounded arches, terra cotta trim, and paired windows arranged across the upper levels, while the ground floor was designed with large display windows for retail shops.
Built in 1892 on the site where Lewiston's first city hall had been destroyed by fire in 1890, the structure rose as the town rebuilt itself. Architect Elmer I. Thomas designed it in Victorian style to complement the new city hall constructed nearby during the same period.
The building takes its name from the home furnishings company that originally occupied its ground floor and shaped the character of the place. Visitors can still observe how it functions as a hub for local businesses and commerce, maintaining the role it has held since its creation.
The building stands at the corner of Lisbon and Pine Streets in downtown Lewiston and is easily reached on foot from the town center. The surrounding area is pedestrian-friendly, and since the interior remains in active use, visitors can walk through the spaces during the day or view the facade from the street.
The granite at the building's base came from the same New Hampshire quarry used for the nearby city hall, connecting the two structures through their shared material. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in Lewiston and dominated the skyline as a symbol of the city's economic growth.
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