Contributed by Lewiston Public Library
Description
Bates Mill #5's unique sawtooth roof has accented Lewiston's skyline since its construction in 1914. Also known as the Weave Shed, it is the most architecturally significant of all 11 mill buildings in the entire Bates Mill complex, constructed between 1852 and 1923. The Weave Shed's roof was designed around the mill equipment that would be going into it, specifically for the jacquard weaving of bedspreads, for which the Mill eventually became famous.
The City of Lewiston took possession of the Bates Mill in 1992 and has redeveloped much of the property since.
About This Item
- Title: Bates Mill #5, Lewiston, ca. 1980
- Creator: Gridley Barrows
- Creation Date: circa 1980
- Subject Date: circa 1980
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Phototransparency
- Dimensions: 5 cm x 5 cm
- Collection: Gridley Barrows Collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Buildings--Maine--Lewiston
- Mills--Maine--Lewiston
- Bates Manufacturing Company
- Textile industry--Maine--Lewiston
- Architectural elements
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Lewiston Public Library200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 513-3004
Website
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
