DO YOU KNOW...?
the story behind construction of Conway Hall & the 1967 sanctuary remodel
The building now known as Conway Hall was conceived to provide multi-purpose space and educational facilities for the growing congregation. It was designed by Harvard-Jolly Architects and erected between August 1966 and March 1967 at a cost of $121,000 ($1M+ in today's dollars). Rev. Jack Fisher, who served the congregation from 1961-1968, was instrumental in the construction of the new building, established our Endowment Fund, and was active in the Civil Rights Movement. The building was named for one of the major donors, Martha Conway.
In the late 1960s, the congregation was evidently confident about their future. In 1967-68 they also funded a major remodel of Gilmour Hall (above) and the Sanctuary which included replacement of the original organ, updates to the chancel, electrical and sound system upgrades, and the addition of a partition wall at the back of the sanctuary, creating the narthex entrance. Records indicate that this was the last significant remodel to our facilities... 50+ years ago!
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