The Mill at Saco Falls

Location

100 Saco Falls Way, Biddeford, Maine

Year Built

2010

Number of Apartments

Type of Project

Historic Rehabilitation

Architect

Archetype Architects

Contractor

Wright-Ryan Construction

Financing

MaineHousing

Northern New England Housing Investment Fund

TD Bank

City of Biddeford

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Awards

Maine Preservation Honor Award

This project is an adaptive re-use of an 1845 textile mill building adjacent to the Saco River falls in Biddeford. It is a key component in the renaissance of the Biddeford Mill District, from a collection of aging industrial buildings to a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood offering public access to the Saco River.

Features of the project include magnificent views of the Saco River and falls, and a short walk to both the Amtrak station on Saco Island and Biddeford’s historic downtown. Residents enjoy a fitness center, outdoor play area, home theater room, and community room with computers.