NORWALK, Conn. – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum unveiled its new ADA elevator during a Wednesday ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Museum received $179,558 for this project from the state Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) through Connecticut’s Historic Restoration Fund (HRF) and the Community Investment Act of the State of Connecticut.
The elevator installation was part of Phase II of a major construction project supported by the city of Norwalk, the Norwalk Historical Commission, and the state Historic Preservation Office of the DECD, to achieve ADA compliance. The project also included upgrading the bathroom facilities. Phase I and II of the construction cost approximately $800,000.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark. For more information on tours and programs, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or call 203-838-9799.
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