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
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Completed preliminary planning for relocated building
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Raised funds to purchase property at 520 Pine St.
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Obtained Landmarks Commission approval to move building
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Purchased property at 520 Pine St. (future site) from city
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Executed agreements with city to rent building & additional lots (future expansion)
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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)​
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List building in the National Register of Historic Places
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Obtain building permit for renovation and new construction work
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Complete building renovation and new construction
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Establish organization to manage facility operations
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Create foundation to develop & manage endowment fund
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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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