“ LEWISTON. A city in Androscoggin County, Maine, 35 miles north of Portland; on the east bank of the Androscoggin River, opposite Auburn, and on a branch of the Grand Trunk and the Maine Central railroads (Map: Maine, C 7) . Several bridges here span the river. The stream at this point falls fifty feet, affording fine water-power, which is utilized by means of a distributing dam and canal, the system having been built at a cost of $1,000,000. ”

“ The principal manufactures include cotton and woolen goods, cotton and woolen mill machinery, foundry products, boilers and engines, boots and shoes, belting, lumber products, carriages, furniture, and bricks. ”