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A once overlooked piece of land transformed into a now thriving epicenter.

 The site has a rich, industrial past, lending a glimpse into the shipping and railroad industries and was the port terminus of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal in the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the site served as a transfer point between rail cars and Portland’s busy shipyard. The rail yard on Thompson’s Point was a state-of-the-art hub for the repair of locomotive engines and boasted Maine’s first electric crane.

The decline of rail and shipping in the early and mid 20th century led to the eventual demolition of many of the rail yard buildings. By the 1940’s, the once bustling area was relegated to industrial manufacturing and storage. Infrastructure fell into disrepair.

As Maine’s largest city was revitalized as a destination for tourists, creatives, immigrants, and entrepreneurs, Thompson’s Point has seen reincarnation as a hub of creativity: brewers, restaurateurs, designers, musicians, artists and makers who have set up shop in the site’s once forgotten buildings. This 2.25 million square feet of land at the edge of the city has become a new center for community activity.

Our vision is to create a community focused environment that is open to all, which is why Thompson’s Point has become an iconic symbol of life in Maine: with creativity, vision, and independent spirit, anything is possible.

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