19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Maine

 

 

Lewiston Canal

 

A River's Journey: The Story of the Androscoggin
Includes a brief history and historical photos of the hydraulic canal system in Lewiston.

 

Androscoggin Mills, from Canal Street
A historical photo of the canal and mill.

 

Canal System / Les Canaux Lewiston, Maine Historical Marker

Photo and text of a marker in Androscoggin County.


Canal workers, Lewiston, ca. 1890
A historical photo.

 

Digital Public Library of America
Links to historical photos.

 

Franco-American of Maine
An historical photo of the canal is on page 19.

 

History of Lewiston
Includes a brief history of the canal system in Lewiston.

 

Lewiston canal, ca. 1900
A historical photo.

 

Lewiston Canal from Androscoggin Mill
A historical photo of the canal.
 

Lewiston Canal Images


Lewiston Canal Postcards
Historical postcards of the canal.

 

Lewiston Canal Postcards
Historical postcards of the canal.

 

Lewiston, Maine
Includes a brief history of the canal system.

 

Lewiston Maine

Includes a brief history of the canal system and current photos.


Lewiston, Maine, Canal Hill and Bates Mills
A historical postcard of one of the canals.

 

Lewiston, Maine, Mills Along the Canal
A historical postcard of one of the canals.

 

Lewiston Mills and Water Power System Historic District
A brief history of the canal system and the current historic district.

 

Maine: A Guide "Down East"
A brief history and description is on page 158.

 

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine – 1886

Views of the canal are on Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.


The History of Lewiston's Waterfalls, Canals, Mills and Water Systems
A project focusing on researching and understanding the historical connection between Lewiston’s canals, waterfalls, mills, and waterpower.  Includes a map of the canal network.

 

Rev. May, 2023