The revival of a riverside landmark


Opportunities for the Strathmore Mill include:
  • The Site - A picturesque and unique setting on an island between the Connecticut River and power canal, affording dramatic views of the river, forested riverbanks, and downtown Turners Falls.
  • The Building - Classic brick and beam construction, hard wood floors with oversized windows offering abundant natural lighting.
  • The Location - Easy access to regional transportation networks, located across the river from Route 2 and within 5 minutes of Interstate 91.
  • The Downtown – Historic Downtown Turners Falls, with its revitalized storefronts and streetscapes, is just a short walk over the canal bridge.
  • The Arts & Culture - Strong arts and “creative class” community in Turners Falls contribute to a unique and “hip” local cultural scene including galleries, cafes, live music venues and festivals.
  • The History – From a Native American village to river commerce to the industrial revolution to the creative economy.
  • The Community – Well attended public meetings and Town initiatives have proved there to be strong community support for the redevelopment of Strathmore.
  • The Trail – Passing right by the mill, the Canalside Rail Trail was recently voted by Yankee Magazine as the best recreational trail in New England.
  • The Green Future – With hydropower surrounding the mill, a growing clean energy industry in Franklin County, and Montague’s designation as one of Massachusetts first Green Communities, Strathmore is well positioned to be part of the green future.
  • The Town – Montague is an interesting and diverse place made up of industry, agriculture, tourism, and the arts.
  • The Region – Western Massachusetts is an area internationally known for its artists and artisans, scenic rural beauty, and world-class educational institutions.

The Strathmore Mill in local memory...

"Instinctively, perhaps, we keep our mills around because if that economic engine is ever going to turn over again, the likeliest place we'll next hear its rumbling will be from behind those brick walls with a hundred windows."
Mark Roessler, Valley Advocate, 2008.

"The Strathmore Mill is the most significant industrial building remaining from the original industrial development in Turners Falls. It's the last major site in the town that reflects why Turners Falls is there in the first place."
Scott Heyl, Historic Preservation Expert, 2008.