After seeing a few photographs from local photographer Nancy Greindl, featuring the Worumbo Mill, I was inspired to look into the history behind the building. Her photographs portray the site's current state of decay after it was recently announced that it will be demolished. Nancy's prints can be purchased on her zenfolio page, at The White Dresser in Lisbon Falls, or by contacting her; the images perfectly capture the old mill in all of its run down glory. Here are five reasons why the community will feel the loss of this historic building:
1. The Worumbo Mill was first built in Lisbon Falls, Maine in the year 1864. The well known white building addition was later added in 1920 and was the only piece to survive a devastating fire in July of 1987.
2. Many people from the community knew someone, relative or family friend, that worked in the mill during its functional days. Personally, my great grandfather Jackson Tupper was one of those workers for nearly 40 years.
3. The Worumbo Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
4. The 1920 addition to Worumbo Mill was also featured in Stephen King's novel 11/22/63.
5. The mill holds historic and sentimental value in the community and will be missed by many. As I say goodbye to my favorite photography site, others say goodbye to a memorable piece of their town.
The Worumbo Mill is soon to be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
