“The developers of a renovated apartment building at 645 Congress St. in Portland held a ‘grand opening’ Monday for city officials and community leaders.
“Built in 1895 as a hotel, the building also has served as a dormitory for the University of Southern Maine and Maine College of Art.
“The historic building at 645 Congress St. in Portland reopened Monday after being renovated for state-of-the-art housing. The former Portland Hall for the University of Southern Maine will contain 56 new apartments as well as retail outlets. John Patriquin /Staff Photographer
“The former Portland Hall will contain 56 new apartments as well as retail outlets on the ground floor.”