The Future of the Cumberland

Moving  and restoring the Cumberland is a large task with many moving pieces. On this page we present some of the challenges involved in moving and restoring the Cumberland church building.

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​Accomplishments

• Completed preliminary planning for relocated building

• Raised funds to purchase property at 520 Pine St.

• Obtained Landmarks Commission approval to move building

• Purchased  property at 520 Pine  St. (future site) from city

• Executed agreements with city to rent building & additional lots (future expansion)

• Executed agreement  with city to purchase building when ready to move

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                                       Short-term  (2021)
• Complete final planning & design for relocation and renovation.
• Raise funds for relocation and renovation.
• Create business plan to ensure self-sufficient operations.
• Obtain city approval for site plan & building permit for new foundation.
• Construct new foundation and relocate building to 520 Pine St.
• Begin building renovation and new construction.

Long Term (2022-2023)​

• List building in the National Register of Historic Places

• Obtain building permit for renovation and new construction work

• Complete building  renovation and new construction

• Establish organization to manage facility operations

• Create foundation to develop & manage endowment fund

• Develop education & enrichment programs

Focus of Ongoing Operations

Promoting the social well-being of the community by offering educational and enrichment programs for children and families.
 

Providing a facility for the arts, education, recreation, celebration and locally-based activities in order to increase the opportunity for personal and collective growth in our community.

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Once moved and renovated the Cumberland will be ready to host various events