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Volunteer Opportunities |
When SPA took possession of
the old Central Methodist Church in 1996, you could see the sky through
the bell tower ceiling. Water poured in when it rained. Windows were
broken or boarded up, graffiti covered walls inside and
out, and mountains of trash filled every room in this 60,000-square-foot
complex.
Since then, the Martha Nored Chapel, now known as the Rose Chapel,
has been renovated with beautiful new pews and stained glass windows.
The front yard now blooms with perennials of many varieties and colors.
A new roof for the Rose Chapel was a combined donation
from Quarles Lumber and Lon Smith Roofing. A new air conditioning
system was installed in the ballroom and chapel through a generous loan
and donated labor from Scott Air Conditioning of Arlington. Empire Roofing
replaced the rotted bell tower roof. The ballroom and reception room
are now used regularly for parties, concerts, and community events,
and the chapel provides a venue for weddings and other ceremonies.
This has all come about through time (and money!) donated by
many individuals. 60,000 square feet is a lot of building, and an enormous
amount of work remains to be done to turn the Hall into a vital community
facility for Forth Worth. We can use labor, money, and materials. SPA
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so all donations are tax-deductible.
Make checks payable to SPA, and mail to Southside Preservation Association,
1519 Lipscomb, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
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Southside Preservation Association Write us at the address above, or leave a message with our answering service at (817) 921-3939, or call (817) 926-2800. We also have e-mail at HallYes@southsidepreservation.com, but telephone may be faster. |