It was built in 1874 for a spur line connecting Lewiston and Auburn to the Grand Trunk Railway, to which it was leased.

[1] Lewiston's Grand Trunk station stands in its mill district, at the northwest corner of Lincoln and Beech Streets.

The end facing Lincoln Street is adorned with remnants of painting identifying the Grand Trunk Railway.

[3] Many French-Canadian immigrants arrived in the Lewiston-Auburn area via the station, leading the building to be known as the "Ellis Island" of Lewiston.

[4] Although the building presently houses a restaurant, proposals are being developed to reintroduce service on the line, connecting Lewiston and Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport.