RESTORATION OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY CHURCH
The restoration of Historic Woolsey Church supports the goals of the 2022 Woolsey Comprehensive Plan, which envisions a semi-rural community centered around a pedestrian-scale town center that preserves historic structures and strengthens local identity through historic preservation.
Restoring the Historic Woolsey Church and Annex will preserve a significant landmark, protect its architectural heritage and historic character, and return the buildings to active community use. Guided by the Historic Structure Report, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and preservation expertise from Greg Jacobs of Landmark Preservation LLC, the project will use careful research and preservation practices to protect the church’s cultural significance.
As new historic photographs and documents are discovered, restoration plans may be refined to improve accuracy. Once completed, Historic Woolsey Church will continue its long tradition as a community gathering place, supporting educational, civic, cultural, literary, religious, and community events while enhancing Woolsey’s identity and sense of place for future generations.
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