- Friends of Historic Woolsey Inc

Before Restoration

Before the revitalization efforts began, the historic church bore the quiet marks of time and weather. These archival photographs document the building's original condition prior to restoration, capturing the exterior details, structural wear, and the surrounding setting that our community rallied together to protect. Each image serves as a reminder of how far the preservation project has come.

Click the thumbnail images below to view the full-size gallery.

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Exterior church showing the front facade before restoration. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Side view of Historic Woolsey Church before restoration. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Front angle view of church. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Right angle view of church. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

1960s windows that replaced historic windows. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Interior entrance of church. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Sanctuary before restoration. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Rear view of church prior to restoration work. Photo by Jenny Burdette ©2021

Front entrance interior view of church. Photo by Ryan Arvay ©2019

Original sanctuary tongue and groove ceiling. Photo by Ryan Arvay ©2019