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Groundbreaking of ‘Seville Apartments’ in Easton slated for Wednesday

Stacy Wescoe//June 30, 2020

Groundbreaking of ‘Seville Apartments’ in Easton slated for Wednesday

Stacy Wescoe//June 30, 2020//

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Rendering of the at 56 N. Third St., . PHOTO/SUBMITTED –

 

A groundbreaking is planned for Wednesday for a new 68-unit apartment building in Easton.

To be known as the Seville Apartments, the project is located at 56 N. Third St., which was once the site of a movie theater, but has been a parking lot since the theater was demolished in the 1970s.

The property is being constructed by of Bethlehem.

According to a press release, the 17,000-square-foot property will have 43 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom apartments on five floors. There will be retail, a community kitchen and wellness center for residents.

“The Seville will be a beautiful in-fill project on what is known as Millionaire’s Row. The location holds many fond memories for Eastonians,” said Easton Mayor Sal Panto.

The name ‘Seville’ was created in honor of the former movie theater that was on the site.

The project’s design and construction team includes USA Architects, Boyle Construction Management, Barry Isett and Associates and Advantage Engineers.