This wonderful news just in from Catherine Weatbrook:

The former Crown Hill Elementary building officially became the property of Small Faces Child Development Center today, June 30th, 2009, just after 2pm. The Crown Hill Project team, made up of representatives of 10 different groups and non-profit organizations, worked through a three year process to secure the building, and surrounding 2+ acres for perpetual community and park use. Seattle Parks purchased the majority of the open space, influenced both by the Neighborhood Planning Process ten years ago, as well as by overwhelming community support. The building, built in 1919 and added on to in 1949, will remain home to current tenants, as well as become the new home of Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society. This dynamic community asset, set next to an up and coming park, will serve as a hub in the Crown Hill Community.

Thank you to everyone who helped during this process and we look forward to the future.

-Catherine Weatbrook
Crown Hill Project Manager

Congratulations to all who have worked so hard and long to see this through. Looking forward to a really big celebration later this summer!