Rooted in History. Reimagined for Today.
Bright, modern apartments in a historical building in Forest City.
About the Irish Hospital Apartments
The History
The Irish Hospital was built in the 1930s by Dr. Thomas Judson Irish in honor of his father, Dr. Harry Russell Irish. It was designed by architect Thorwald Thorson. The hospital closed in the late 1970s when a new hospital was built on the hill on the east side of town.
Modifications were made to accommodate the sheriff’s department, including installation of jail cells and a small addition on the west side and bullet-proof windows on the main floor. The west-side addition was removed during construction.
Developer and owner Kristen Fish-Peterson has long held a passion for adaptive reuse of old buildings, particularly in downtowns. She was drawn to the project after meeting Forest City’s Economic Development Director, Beth Bilyeu who was seeking a developer for the project to prevent the building from being demolished.
The Renovation
Developer and owner Kristen Fish-Peterson has long held a passion for adaptive reuse of old buildings, particularly in downtowns. She was drawn to the project after meeting Forest City’s Economic Development Director, Beth Bilyeu who was seeking a developer for the project to prevent the building from being demolished.
Amenities
Each unit is thoughtfully designed to balance historic charm with an upscale and inviting feel you'll be proud to call home.
Stainless steel appliances
Hardwood-style flooring
Quartz countertops
Family friendly
In-unit washer/dryer
Tile backsplash
Garbage disposal
Large, bright windows
Basement storage unit
Heating/air conditioning with a baseboard heat backup
Near Waldorf University
Walking distance to downtown Forest City
Resident Services
Photo Gallery
Our Units
With a total of 8 units within the apartment building, we offer a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Due to the unique and historic design of the Irish Hospital building, each unit features a distinctive and open concept layout, perfect for any type of lifestyle.
