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A 138-year legacy After the Civil War, the textile and shoe industries propelled the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, into prosperity. With a growing need for new buildings, it was an ideal time for young architect George Coombs. The son of a farmer in nearby Brunswick, Maine, Coombs was more interested in designing buildings than tilling fields and moved to Lewiston to study under a local architect and civil engineer. Talented and skillful, he soon founded the firm that exists today as Harriman. Coombs left his mark on the skyline of the two cities with fine examples of Victorian architecture, many of which remain today, from multistoried business blocks to homes designed for prominent residents. Some of the most interesting projects for those who are his professional heirs at Harriman today have been the historic renovations of buildings that Coombs designed. Architecture + engineering Coombs was known for his expertise in engineering as well as architecture, and that approach to design continues at Harriman today. Architects and engineers work closely, collaborating throughout every phase of every project. That process saves time and money, and gives our clients cost-effective, creative service. Copyright Harriman Associates All rights reserved