Picture this . . .Imagine working in a hip environment where your commute home is a few short steps out of the office and into your living space, a place where you are surrounded by creative-minded people: Down the hall, an artist paints antique furniture that is being grabbed up by all of the hottest galleries. Your neighbor works for a cutting edge graphic design firm located two floors below. A couple of doors down, a young techno wizard writes code for risk analysis applications. The authentic architectural details of your home and office, combined with an affordable rent, have many of your colleagues considering a move to your address. Hardwood floors, rustic brickwork, and airy windows that let the sun shine in create an inspirational living and working environment. You often spot otters playing in the river below and eagles soaring overhead. To relax after work, you grab your kayak and take to the water. Sometimes, you prefer to veg out in the café downstairs, which has become a gathering spot for your neighbors and professionals from the surrounding community. Just a short walk from your building is an edgy downtown area sporting funky shops, cutting-edge galleries, and distinctive restaurants serving dishes from around the globe. If this is the type of environment you’ve been searching for, you’ll find it at the Hathaway Creative Center. The Perfect LocationThe Hathaway Creative Center provides the ideal solution to those looking for affordable multi-purpose space in an urban environment. Its location in historic Waterville, just off of I-95 between Portland and Bangor, makes it easily accessible from the major metropolitan areas of the Northeast as well as the mountains, rivers and coast of Maine. Slated for occupancy in Spring 2008, the Center will offer attractive living and working space to the region’s growing community of artists, craftspeople, Web designers, graphic artists, software engineers, and medical professionals while providing attractive office and meeting space for a variety of business sectors. Inspiration meets InnovationImplemented with the artistically and intellectually creative in mind, the Hathaway redevelopment project has preserved the architectural integrity of an important Maine landmark while updating it to accommodate the latest technologies. High-tech amenities include wired and wireless Internet access, emergency lighting, an on-site teleconference facility, keyless entry, Uninterrupted Power Service and new passenger elevators. A Piece of HistoryLocated along the Kennebec River, the five-story Hathaway Creative Center offers living and working space that captures the spirit of historic Waterville. The brick and granite building is one of several cotton mills constructed along the river by the Lockwood Company in the late 1800s. However, it is best known as the manufacturing headquarters for the Hathaway Shirt Company. Hathaway, which operated out of Waterville for 165 years, was one of the nation’s largest shirt manufacturers and was nationally recognized for its unique style. Photos courtesy of ashtonmill.com and ncarchitects.com.
 Hathaway Creative Center: A good fit with MaineGeneral Location, price, a great work environment for employees and an opportunity to be an important part of Waterville's downtown revitalization are among the key reasons MaineGeneral Health became the first and anchor tenant in the redevelopment of the former Hathaway shirt factory. Time to Play The Hathaway Creative Center anchors the south end of downtown, making it easy to reach shops and restaurants. By 2008, work will be completed on a new pedestrian walkway that will connect Hathaway directly to the city center. Greater Waterville has the second largest retail market in the state, behind only Portland. In addition to offering a fine selection of services that cater to the professional community, this historic mill town boasts an impressive number of boutiques, galleries, and antique shops. The eclectic cuisine served in Waterville’s acclaimed restaurants reflects the town’s diversity. Festivals take place in the vibrant downtown area throughout the year, and the Waterville Opera House hosts plays, concerts and other live entertainment. Waterville is also home to the Maine International Film Festival, a 10-day event that attracts thousands of visitors. Downtown Waterville boasts numerous structures on the National Register of Historic Places including the Waterville-Winslow Two Cent Bridge, one of only a few toll footbridges left in the country. Colby College and Thomas College, as well as the Kennebec Valley Community College, are all within a 10-minute drive of the Hathaway Creative Center. Easy Access to the The ocean can be reached in less than an hour, and a 60-minute drive to the west provides access to some of the best skiing and hiking in the East. The theaters and museums of Portland, Maine’s largest metropolitan area, are about an hour away as well.
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