The New Hope United Methodist Church moves to a new location to
become a historical museum
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| Thanks to the efforts of HARC (Hawthorne Area
Revitalization Committee), the old building that served as site for the United
Methodist church (circa 1907) was moved today (4/17/97) to the lot situated next to the
sheriff's office on Johnson Street. |
| "Power lines and street signs were brought down along U.S. 301 to
make way for the church. The highway was closed for about two hours as the 90-year old
church crept to its new home at Johnson Street and SE 4th Avenue, where it will be
restored and turned into a historical and cultural museum for the city of Hawthorne."
(The Gainesville Sun), April 18. 1997 |
| According to the Sun (April 14, 1997)the church had been vacant since
1966, sitting behind the church's new building. The wood frame is a little warped and the
paint has deteriorated. HARA was instrumental in procuring funds for the project, with a
grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources that took three years to
materialize. Mrs. Jane Segal, president of Hawthorne's Chamber of Commerce and owner of a local real estate agency, spent a lot of time writing the grant
and obtaining the funds for the project. |
| It is expected that the museum will be ready in about a year. It will
include historical artifacts and pictures of Hawthorne. It will also host cultural events
like piano and dance recitals. |
Later... in 2002 ... the museum is a reality. |
| The church on US 301 |
| About to turn! |
| Getting closer... |
| Mr. Greene knows his business |
| Church detail |
| Almost there... |
| Finally in its new location! |
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