Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District, Biddeford

#13 among attractions in Biddeford

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Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District location map

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The Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District encompasses the historic mill complex that flanks both sides of the Saco River in Biddeford and Saco, Maine. It covers 38 acres of property adjacent to both cities' downtown areas which has seen industrial uses since the 18th century, and presently contains a collection of well-preserved 19th and early-20th century industrial buildings. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Many of the buildings in the district have been rehabilitated and repurposed for other uses, including residential, commercial, and industrial. ()

Coordinates: 43°29'38"N, 70°27'18"W

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Biddeford United States

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Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saco Museum, City Theater, Saint Joseph's Church, Dyer Library.

0.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Saco Museum, Saco
22 min walk • The J.G. Deering House also known as the Dyer Library/Saco Museum is an historic house at 371 Main Street in Saco, Maine. Completed in 1870, it is a fine local example of Italianate style.
~500 ftW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
City Theater, Biddeford
3 min walk • Biddeford City Theater is a restored Victorian opera house at 205 Main Street in Biddeford, Maine, United States.
~1510 ftW
Church
Saint Joseph's Church, Biddeford
8 min walk • Saint Joseph's Church is one of the 5 churches of Good Shepherd Parish located at 178 Elm Street in Biddeford, Maine, and is the tallest building in Maine.
0.9 miNE
Library
Dyer Library, Saco
23 min walk • Dyer Library is the public library serving Saco, Maine. Funded by a bequest from Olive Dyer, the first home of the Dyer Library opened in 1881 in the basement of Saco City Hall. The library is now located in the J.G. Deering House.
~1780 ftSE
Church
St. Andre's Parish, Biddeford
9 min walk • St. Andre's Parish is a former parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, located on Bacon and Sullivan Streets in Biddeford, Maine, USA. The parish was founded in 1860 to serve the city's large French-Canadian and French-American communities. On July 1, 2008, St. Andres was merged into the newly formed Good Shepherd Parish.
~800 ftW
Library
McArthur Public Library, Biddeford
4 min walk • McArthur Public Library is a public library in Biddeford, Maine. It opened in October 1863 as a department within Biddeford City Hall, and has been in its current location since 1902.
0.6 miNE
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Saco City Hall, Saco
16 min walk • Saco City Hall is located at 300 Main Street in downtown Saco, Maine. It is a transitional Greek Revival-Italianate brick building, designed by Thomas Hill and built in 1855. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.9 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Thacher-Goodale House, Saco
23 min walk • The Thacher-Goodale House is a historic house at 121 North Street in Saco, Maine. Built in 1827, it is a sophisticated early expression of Greek Revival architecture, retaining significant Federal period details.
~220 ftS
Neighbourhood
Biddeford Main Street Historic District, Biddeford
2 min walk • Biddeford Main Street Historic District is an historic district in downtown Biddeford, Maine, USA. It encompasses the heart of the city's civic and commercial business district, extending along Main and Water Streets between Pike and Elm Streets, extending for short distances along several side streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Biddeford Main Street Historic District, Biddeford (2 min walk), City Theater, Biddeford (3 min walk), McArthur Public Library, Biddeford (4 min walk), Saint Joseph's Church, Biddeford (8 min walk).

How to get to Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Biddeford–Saco Mills Historic District:

Bus

Alfred & Main • Lines: Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Sa (4 min walk)
Saco Train Station • Lines: Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Sa (9 min walk)

Train

Saco (9 min walk)