Lewiston exerts a significant impact upon the diversity, religious variety, commerce, education, and economic power of Maine. Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. While the dominant language spoken in the city is English, it is home to the largest French-speaking population in the United States (by population) while it is second to St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in percentage of speakers.[13][14][15]. Metropolitan areas have +150,000 according to source at the time estimated. [34], In January 2003, about 32 members of a white nationalist group from Illinois demonstrated in Lewiston to denounce Somali immigrants. In 2019 the festival was held at Rinck Advertising and the Franco Center.[49]. Lewiston earned a 2007 All-America City Award designation by the National Civic League. As the venue held less than 3,700 spectators, only 2,434 fans were present, setting an all-time record for the lowest attendance for a heavyweight championship match. Plans to redo the city's Thomas J. McMahon School are under way. At its founding, it became the first coeducational college in New England and one of the earliest proponents of abolitionism. Snow tends to be the dominant form of precipitation between Late November and Late March, although Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Rain can also occur in the winter when large low pressure systems track directly over or West of the city. In 1937, one of the largest labor disputes in Maine history occurred in Lewiston and Auburn. Canadiens settled in an area downtown that became known as Little Canada, and Lewiston's character has remained largely Franco-American ever since. This was the first French-Canadian national church in Maine. The fight was the scene of the famous photograph of Ali standing over Liston taunting him with his glove. Severe Summertime storms, such as Tornadoes and Tropical Cyclones are rare, although the remnants of such systems impact the region more often. Downtown Lewiston runs from Oxford Street up to Jefferson Street, and from Adams Avenue to Main Street. Commemorates former Lewiston resident and, Lewiston is the setting for the fictitious, This page was last edited on 2 October 2020, at 17:41. The team also made it to the Fraser Cup finals this season, losing a close game to the Texas Brahmas 2–1. In the spring of 1850, some 400 men recruited in and around Boston by construction contractor Patrick O'Donnell arrived in Lewiston and began work on the canal system. U.S. Route 202 and Maine State Routes 11 and 100 are co-signed along Main Street. The population was 41,592 at the 2010 census. Starting in the late 1950s, many of Lewiston's textile mills began closing. The Maine Nordiques are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League's East Division. The diverse programming of the venue hosts both local and international performers. Got City Business to Do? Formerly known as Festival de Joie, Festival FrancoFun is held annually at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée and is a celebration of the city's Franco-American heritage. In 1849, the Androscoggin & Kennebec railroad, running through Lewiston and Auburn, connected these towns to Waterville and the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railway line between Portland, Maine, and Montreal, Quebec. Resmi web sitesi Maine ile ilgili bu madde taslak seviyesindedir. People come from all around the country and Canada to see the festivities. The per capita income for the city was $20,014. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. McMahon Elementary, Lewiston Middle School, and Lewiston High School serve the area. Upper Lisbon Street: Past downtown features several malls, including the Lewiston Promenade Mall and the Lewiston Mall. Consisting mostly of suburban mid-income housing, this neighborhood runs between Lisbon and Webster Streets, East Avenue, and Alfred Plourde Parkway. Lewiston is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. Şehrin nüfusu 2010 sayımına göre 36,720'dir. In its opening year the event raised over one million dollars. Bates positioned the mill in Lewiston due to the location of the Lewiston Falls which provided the mill with power. Starts in Lewiston as Cedar Street and starts in Auburn as Broad Street. [35] This prompted a simultaneous counter-demonstration on the campus of Bates College to demonstrate support of the Somali community. After a difficult economic period in the 1980s that saw high unemployment and downtown stagnation, several key events have led to economic and cultural growth, including the transformation of the historic Bates Mill Complex. In the late 18th century, the area (then a part of Massachusetts) slowly became populated by Quebec families and was incorporated as "Lewistown" in 1795. Its offices are in Auburn at the Great Falls Plaza. Elliott Avenue was named after his wife, Grace O. Elliott, whose son eventually built the family home at 40 Wellman Street. Dış bağlantılar. In its downtown section, it features many law offices, the city library, the district court, Senator. 3 radio stations are licensed to serve the city of Lewiston. By 1795, Lewiston was officially incorporated as a town. They started play during the 2019–20 season at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. The event has attracted famous athletes from all around including participants in the Tour de France. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 0.4% from some other race, and 1.7% from two or more races.[44]. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.81. The center of sports in Lewiston is the Androscoggin Bank Colisée (formerly known as the Central Maine Civic Center). Paul Hildreth was the first man to settle in Lewiston in the fall of 1770. The Nordiques served as a farm club for the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association.[51]. Have You Experienced Significant Income Loss Due to COVID-19? Downtown Main Street: Main Street starts near the downtown area at the Governor James B. Longley Memorial Bridge, which crosses from Auburn. The Maineiacs moved to Lewiston in 2003 from Sherbrooke, Quebec, and were the only team in the QMJHL in the United States. Save Time & Avoid the Lines. It was on Park street. The rise of Boston rail and textile tycoon Benjamin Bates saw rapid economic growth rivaling that of Cambridge, Worcester, and Concord. [18] Impressed with the labor force and "working spirit" of the Lewistonions, Bates founded the Bates Manufacturing Company, leading to the construction of 5 mills starting with Bates Mill No. The festival features performances from French-Canadian musicians as well as native French-Canadian food. The Maineiacs were disbanded in 2011. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.54 square miles (92.05 km2), of which 34.15 square miles (88.45 km2) is land and 1.39 square miles (3.60 km2) is water. The governor of New France allocated two seigneuries on the Saint Francis River which is now known as the Odanak Indian Reservation; and the second was founded near Bécancour and is called the Wolinak Indian Reservation. Madde içeriğini genişleterek Vikipedi'ye katkı sağlayabilirsiniz. The city of Lewiston uses the Citylink or Purple Bus system. In 1880, Le Messager, a French-language newspaper, began printing in Lewiston to serve its predominant ethnic population. After World War I, profits from the textile industry in New England mill towns such as Lewiston; Biddeford; Manchester, New Hampshire; Waterbury, Connecticut; and Fall River, Haverhill, Lawrence and Lowell, Massachusetts began to decline. Lewiston is a city in Androscoggin County in Maine, and the second-largest city in the state. Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. [31], In 2017, Forbes Magazine named Lewiston one of its top 25 places to retire, citing relatively low cost of living, good access to medical care, and extremely low violent crime rate. This group would from 1908 to 1910 build the Kora Temple on Sabattus Street, the largest home of a fraternal organization in the state. There are also many chain restaurants, some car dealerships, and many other private businesses. Construction of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul began in 1905 and ended in 1938, funded mostly through thousands of small donations from Lewiston residents. Somali farmers have had a positive impact on Lewiston agriculture life. There were 15,290 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. This company began Lewiston's transformation from a small farming town into a textile manufacturing center on the model of Lowell, Massachusetts. Lewiston's population boomed between 1840 and 1890 from 1,801 to 21,701. 1. Some residents of the affected neighborhoods felt that the plan was initially announced with little input from them. [25][26][27], During this time, in 1863, Lewiston was incorporated as a city. The Citylink services on average approximately 235,000 people a year. [33] Somalis subsequently began a secondary migration from other states to the former mill town, and after 2005, many Bantus followed suit. The performing arts center programs events for both Franco-American related performances as well as other cultural displays, such as the Center's Piano and Celtic Series. Following French were Irish at 10.2% and English at 9.9%. Owned by Georgia-based. In 1872, St. Peter's church was built in Lewiston. Lewiston Public Works Reminds Residents That They Must Pre-Register to Use Service, Due to CDC Guidelines, Limited # of People in City Hall at One Time, But We've Got Quick Turn-around Time-Saving Options. In 1855, local preacher Oren Burbank Cheney founded the Maine State Seminary, the first coeducational university in New England and one of the first universities to admit black students before the Emancipation Proclamation. [33] The letter angered some persons and prompted some community leaders and residents to speak out against the mayor, drawing national attention. It is one-half of the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly referred to as "L/A." The fireworks are launched in West Pitch Park in Auburn. It is one-half of the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly referred to as "L/A." Farming was known to be "low caste"[37] to Somalians, before they were forced to labor during slavery. Railroad construction was key to the development of both Lewiston and its neighbor, Auburn. The city's flagship department store, the four-story B. Peck & Co., closed in 1982 after more than a century in business. The population stopped increasing at its previous rate and began to slowly decline after 1970, then at a greater rate in the 1990s.[29]. Two Lewiston schools, Lewiston High School and St. Dominic Regional High School (now in Auburn), combine for over half of the state class A high school hockey championships in the state's history. ", "Maine Emigration and Immigration | Learn | FamilySearch.org", "September 1857: The Maine State Seminary opens | 150 Years | Bates College", The College Girl of America and the Institutions which make her what she is, "A Brief History | 150 Years | Bates College", History of Lewiston, Maine (municipal site), Perceived Barriers to Somali Immigrant Employment in Lewiston - A Supplement to Maine's Department of Labor Report, "Maine Somalis Generate Dueling Protests Small white nationalist group is outnumbered by 4,000 who show up to rally against racism", Somali stores bring people back to Lisbon Street, https://www.pri.org/stories/2013-12-01/somali-refugees-build-future-farmers-maine, "Annual Champions and Runners-up in Soccer", "Boys' soccer: Lewiston earns Class A title with OT win over Portland", "Lewiston city, Maine - Population Finder - American FactFinder", "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of January 7, 2015", "Maker of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky moving to 24/7 production in Lewiston, adding 46 jobs", "NAHL team in Lewiston, Maine approved for the 2019-20 season", "Maine Nordiques name Howe as first Head Coach", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lewiston,_Maine&oldid=981497543, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox settlement with possible nickname list, Pages using infobox settlement with possible motto list, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2019, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource reference, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Country Kitchen Bakery: Country Kitchen is downtown between Lisbon and Park streets.