Francis Gatehouse

Standing beside Lowell’s historic Pawtucket Canal is Francis Gatehouse. Originally a shoe manufacturing mill in the 19^th century, this historic factory was converted in the late 1970s to loft style studio and 1-bedroom units for the elderly. Francis Gatehouse Mill sits along the historic canal and associated parks. This development was recently renovated to include modern kitchens and bathrooms. The interior of the development features aged beams, high ceilings, and carpeted hallways. The LHA received critical acclaim in the 1970s of Francis Gatehouse Mill for the creative repurposing of an aging structure using modern architectural designs.