Status: Sold to Fathom Companies in 2020
Address: 141-145 Lincoln Street, Lewiston, ME
Architect: Harriman Architects
Builder: Siena Construction
Awards: 2009 City of Lewiston Excellence in Historic Preservation Award
The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and thus Lyme faces significant design and permitting challenges in order to restore the exterior and to comply with modern building codes, including ADA access
When Lyme purchased the historic Dominican Block in downtown Lewiston, Maine, in 2002 the building was vacant and in dangerous condition. Lyme Properties stabilized the building and commenced environmental remediation, interior demolition, and clean-up.
The windows were replaced using energy compliant glazing in custom-built wooden sashes to match the original fenestration. The entire building masonry, including elaborate corbelling at the roofline, was re-pointed using a custom mortar blended to match the original.
Adjacent to the Bates Mill Complex, the Dominican Block boasts panoramic views of Lewiston-Auburn.
The top floor features soaring 17' ceilings and plenty of natural light, and was originally a performance space and theatre.
George M. Coombs of Auburn, ME was the original architect and his firm remains in business today in Auburn, operating under the name Harriman Architects + Engineers. Lyme has worked with Harriman to design the modern addition to the Dominican Block that will solve ADA access.
