Episode notes
Lewiston’s former Civic Theater — once a church, later a community arts hub, and the site of a decades-old unsolved mystery — is getting new life.
In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, we take you inside The Castle, the 118-year-old Normal Hill landmark now undergoing a massive restoration led by retired machinist Myron Gemmer and his small but determined crew.
From failing trusses and collapsing beams to ghosts, community memories, and the building’s future purpose, we break down the entire transformation story — including how the structure narrowly avoided demolition and what it will take to fully revive it.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:10 When the building almost got demolished 3:53 When the building got saved 4:46 The mystery man who bought the building 10:35 What other updates are needed on the b ...
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