THE MILL AT SACO FALLS

Location

100 Saco Falls Way, Biddeford, Maine

​

Year Built

2010

​

Number of Apartments

66

​

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.