Situated on the northern side of the historic complex in the 900 block of East Ave., the Lewis Building complements the Wellington Ritz Theatre venue. Trinity Hughes Construction, the renovation contractors, make a pass across the property Tuesday afternoon, March 26 in preparation for the Sunday afternoon, April 7, open house. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
In the 1930s, the late E.F. Lewis stands next to a display in his business, Lewis Grocery. Located on the southeast corner of the downtown Wellington square at 900 East Ave., the store display is a tall pyramid of Prince Albert 10cent tobacco cans. The space has been exquisitely renovated into an additional Wellington Ritz Theatre venue. Photo Courtesy of The Portal to Texas History
WELLINGTON – Situated on the north end of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre complex is the recently renovated Lewis Building. Equipped with a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and connected to the theatre venue, the event space can be rented separately for wedding showers, receptions and parties or included along with Ritz rentals.
“We are excited about the opening of the Lew...
