Wright-Ryan Construction and mayor Robert MacDonald attended the ribbon cutting for the completion of 32 affordable elderly apartment units at 81 Ash St.
The project incorporated the rehabilitation of an historic landmark building, the Healey Asylum, an orphanage for boys built in 1893. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
Wright-Ryan utilized their extensive historic rehabilitation experience to preserve important architectural details throughout the building. Federal and state historic renovation guidelines were followed, while upgrading for modern amenities and handicapped necessities. Wright-Ryan partnered with Winton Scott Architects and the Lewiston Housing Authority on the renovation and re-use project.
Amenities include two community rooms, laundry, a new patio and outdoor seating area, an accessible parking lot, landscaping and a park with views of the Basilica of Saint Peter & Paul.