09/09/2025
Congrats to the CPC and the Willard Memorial Chapel!
The Preserve New York Grantee Spotlight:
Community Preservation Committee, Inc.,
Willard Memorial Chapel Condition Report
The grant will be used to complete a Building Condition Report, providing a detailed assessment of the 1892 Chapel’s structure, systems, and historic features. This report will guide future restoration efforts and help ensure the long-term preservation of the National Historic Landmark, and will address key concerns such as masonry and roof repairs, stained-glass and mosaic preservation, interior painting and stenciling, water and fire safety issues, system upgrades, and accessibility improvements. The work will be completed by consultants from Crawford & Stearns, Architects and Preservation Planners, PLLC.
The Willard Memorial Chapel is one of the finest examples of extant 19th century architecture in Auburn, NY. It is the only chapel interior known to exist featuring a total Louis Comfort Tiffany design. CPC’s efforts to preserve, restore and maintain the chapel complex have been ongoing since they acquired the property in 1990.
Preserve New York is a regrant partnership between the New York State Council on the Arts () and the Preservation League, made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Link in bio to learn more about all of this year’s NYSCA regrant recipients.
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Preserve New York Grantee Spotlight: Community Preservation Committee, Inc., Willard Memorial Chapel Condition Report
The grant will be used to complete a Building Condition Report, providing a detailed assessment of the 1892 Chapel’s structure, systems, and historic features. This report will guide future restoration efforts and help ensure the long-term preservation of the National Historic Landmark, and will address key concerns such as masonry and roof repairs, stained-glass and mosaic preservation, interior painting and stenciling, water and fire safety issues, system upgrades, and accessibility improvements. The work will be completed by consultants from Crawford & Stearns, Architects and Preservation Planners, PLLC.
The Willard Memorial Chapel is one of the finest examples of extant 19th century architecture in Auburn, NY. It is the only chapel interior known to exist featuring a total Louis Comfort Tiffany design. CPC’s efforts to preserve, restore and maintain the chapel complex have been ongoing since they acquired the property in 1990.
Preserve New York is a regrant partnership between the New York State Council on the Arts () and the Preservation League, made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Link in bio to learn more about all of this year’s NYSCA regrant recipients.
