Millstone Place | Sanford, Maine

An aerial view of the Sanford Mills in the 1930s.

Millstone Place was built as part of the original Sanford Goodall Textile Mill Complex in 1867 by British-born Thomas Goodall.

Originally the mill spun yarn for mohair plush which was used as upholstery in automobile, railroad, and the furniture industries. It produced camel hair blankets for baby carriages, open air early automobiles, and military fabrics for uniforms and blankets.

Later uses were for the trademark Palm Beach Suits and Slacks lines. Their early suits from the 1920’s and 30’s blended synthetic materials with wool for suits that would breath and be more comfortable in warmer months. The Sanford mills were the first to begin this type of blending.

The Sanford Goodall Mills were the largest textile mills of their type in the world at that time.

About the Mill

The massive structure contains over 286,000 square feet of space. It’s a well constructed six story building made of concrete, steel, brick and glass. It was built in 1921 and boasts 13’ and 25’ ceiling heights, three elevators, hardwood and concrete flooring, large wide open areas and over 800 enormous 10’ x 8’ windows.

The building is fully sprinklered, has plenty of parking spaces, is walking distance to downtown Sanford, Maine, and has easy access to highways and the Sanford Airport.

Stone & Stone is actively involved in the restoration and redevelopment of Millstone Place and offers commercial, retail and warehouse space for lease in this beautiful historic Sanford, Maine atmosphere.