Bliss College (1897–1972) was a private educational institution in Lewiston, Maine. It was founded in as Bliss Business College,(9 February 1898). Bliss College, The Lewiston Daily Sun and was originally located at 160 Lisbon Street.Schreiber, Laurie (6 September 2021). Buyers of three downtown Lewiston buildings envision retail and restaurants, MaineBiz ("The building at 160 Lisbon is known locally as the “second McGillicuddy Block.” According to the city’s Historic Preservation Review Board, it was built by an Irish immigrant named John McGillicuddy, who was a contractor and grocer. The structure housed Bliss Business College for many years.")
In September 1962, the campus moved to Webster and Pine Street, using a large house that had been used by the Knights of Columbus. In 1964, the school announced plans to transition into a nonprofit junior college.Fournier, Norman (8 March 1964). Bliss To Become Junior College, Portland Press Herald And in 1969, the college added an associate's degree in science. However, the school closed in after filing for bankruptcy.Bliss College on Lisbon Street, Lewiston MaineMemory.net(6 February 1973). Bliss College closes doors, The Lewiston Daily Sun The average enrollment was about 100 students.
Notable alumni Susan Austin, state legislator Frank Glassman, athlete Aminah Robinson, artist
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