The Mill
Originally built to house a woolen mill, each of the 4 floors were reinforced to support several tons of heavy machinery.
Kezar Falls · Parsonsfield, Maine
Est. 1880
Renovation planned for
A Woolen Mill on
the Ossipee River.
6 Buildings · Over 100,000 Square Feet
Culinary Collective·Makers Space·Museum·Live/Work Lofts·Gym·Community Spaces·Kayak/Bike Rentals·Event Venue·Private Residences
About the Project
Preservation & modernization, in balance.
Historical integrity is important, but so is safety and functionality. We strive to strike a balance between preservation and modernization to ensure the building is suitable for commercial use. A project headed by architectural firm Mounce & Associates with funding from the Hansford Group and the New England Revitalization Fund.
About the renovation6
Buildings
100k+
Square Feet
1880
Established
330
Workers at its Height
The Grounds
Seven structures on the riverbank.
The Annex
Attached to the main mill building in 1929, its interior will house 1 and 2 bedroom lofts along with a community space and gym to maximize the picturesque views overlooking the Ossipee river.
The Admin Building
A standalone building with an amazing open space, both floors will be built for a total of 4 live/work lofts.
The Machine Shop
Two concrete-built floors beside the river, 6,000 square feet of hard-wearing workshop space.
The Little Barn
A cute wooden barn located at the entrance of the Mill and adjacent to the river provides the perfect stop off the highway for a coffee or ice cream.
The Big Barn
This 3 story barn's top floor provides street level access, with subsequent lower floors tapering down to the river's edge, an event venue, restaurant/bar, and bike/kayak rental shop.
The Plaza
Expect us to host outdoor events including live music, plays, and farmer's markets, or just come to sit on the grand stairs and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the river.
Gallery
The mill, as it stands.
History · Since 1880
The Woolen Mill
In 1880 George Towle, Elijah Fox and John Devereux saw the manufacturing possibilities on the Ossipee River and knew there was a need for employment in this area. Previously a saw mill, they built the original woolen mill building on the same site and organized the Kezar Falls Woolen Manufacturing Co.
At its height, Kezar Falls Woolen Mill employed 330 people working two shifts and secured government contracts making Army and Navy uniforms and blankets during World War I and II.
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