With the much-needed improvements described below, The Montpelier Center will be poised to meet its growing demand for more arts, historical, educational, musical, theater, pre-school, and cultural events and programs in its community.
Sagle Jones Purcell, Chairman of the Board of Directors, shared, “We were thrilled to receive this exciting news and we are very appreciative that we were selected by The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation for a grant. Now we have our work cut out for us. As a private 501(c)3 non-profit organization, The Montpelier Center must raise $50,000 before November of 2020 to match The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation grant.” Sagle explained, “The Montpelier Center does not receive government funding, so we are asking people throughout our area to please step forward and help us meet this challenge. |
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Ballroom Windows
Our Ballroom Windows were designed to be raised and lowered depending on the use of the ballroom and various events. While beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, the mechanisms for the lift system do not work due to age and use. Many of the mechanisms are exposed, causing potential safety issues. These mechanisms need to be entirely replaced. |
Tile and Carpet Replacement
The flooring of the four public points of entry to The Montpelier Center, and the kitchen, are in need of attention. While some areas are serviceable, many show signs of severe wear, fracture, buckling, and damage. Damage of this nature often poses a falling or slipping risk to visitors and only worsens with age. It is recommended that we replace the old carpet and tiling with new. |
Security System
While there are currently 6 security cameras in The Center, we are in need of more to adequately cover the entire building and parking lot.
Currently, we do have some blind spots in our system, and a number of system updates and additional cameras would certainly fix the issue and bring added confidence in the safety of the building.
While there are currently 6 security cameras in The Center, we are in need of more to adequately cover the entire building and parking lot.
Currently, we do have some blind spots in our system, and a number of system updates and additional cameras would certainly fix the issue and bring added confidence in the safety of the building.
Exterior Brick Pointing
As frequently seen in historic buildings, The Montpelier Center's brick facade is showing signs of wear and tear.
Several bricks are missing, but it is an improvement to the brick pointing that is more urgently needed. Brick pointing at the joints helps to prevent leaks into the
interior of the building and bricks from falling off the building.
As frequently seen in historic buildings, The Montpelier Center's brick facade is showing signs of wear and tear.
Several bricks are missing, but it is an improvement to the brick pointing that is more urgently needed. Brick pointing at the joints helps to prevent leaks into the
interior of the building and bricks from falling off the building.
Hot Water Boiler System
The current boiler system for The Center is 23 years old and is not expected to last much longer. Without the boiler system, the building would lose its ability to remain heated through the winter, with catastrophic implications for low temperatures and loss of functionality.
The current boiler system for The Center is 23 years old and is not expected to last much longer. Without the boiler system, the building would lose its ability to remain heated through the winter, with catastrophic implications for low temperatures and loss of functionality.
Screen and Projector
The Montpelier Center's has retained success as a premier rental facility in Hanover County, but renters often note the lack of a proper screen and projector in our facility. Such screens are often necessary to conferences, receptions, concerts, and much more. Much of the programming here at The Center would also benefit from a screen and projector, including events like Family Movie Night, History Returns, and Music Under the Stars.
The Montpelier Center's has retained success as a premier rental facility in Hanover County, but renters often note the lack of a proper screen and projector in our facility. Such screens are often necessary to conferences, receptions, concerts, and much more. Much of the programming here at The Center would also benefit from a screen and projector, including events like Family Movie Night, History Returns, and Music Under the Stars.
Phase 1 of Capital Improvements
Cabell Foundation $100,000 Matching Grant
in 2017
Cabell Foundation $100,000 Matching Grant
in 2017
Hardwood Floors
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Kitchen
Our kitchen is also an amenity that is frequently used by The Center and the public. It provides a place where for for not only The Center's programs and events can be prepared, but also for all of the groups who have their private events here as well! To best continue serving the community, we have updated our stoves and also added a commercial warmer! |
Bathrooms
The Montpelier Center has two sets of bathrooms, one on the east side and one on the west side of the building. If you have visited these areas, you may know that they could use some updates. The current bathrooms were put in place when the building was originally renovated from its prior existence as the old Montpelier School back in 1990. Renovation in the west bathrooms is underway now, and once completed we will begin on the east side. Improvements include regrading the floor to be level, replacing the wall and floor tiling, replacing the partitions, updating the toilets to commercial grade, and upgrading the basins. Stay tuned over the summer for further updates in these areas.
The Montpelier Center has two sets of bathrooms, one on the east side and one on the west side of the building. If you have visited these areas, you may know that they could use some updates. The current bathrooms were put in place when the building was originally renovated from its prior existence as the old Montpelier School back in 1990. Renovation in the west bathrooms is underway now, and once completed we will begin on the east side. Improvements include regrading the floor to be level, replacing the wall and floor tiling, replacing the partitions, updating the toilets to commercial grade, and upgrading the basins. Stay tuned over the summer for further updates in these areas.
HVAC System
The Montpelier Center’s HVAC system is also original to the renovations The Montpelier Center went through at its founding in the 1990s. James River Heating and Air Conditioning Co. is doing a wonderful job as they work to replace all of The Center’s units and upgrade our HVAC to a much more modern and efficient system. |
Roof
The flat portion of The Montpelier Center’s roof was power washed, coated, and sealed with an Acrymax system this spring. You may have noticed the slanted portion of the roof undergo this same procedure back in 2016. Having this system in place over our whole roof will extend its health and ensure that we are well protected from the elements. |
PA System
The Montpelier Center holds a number of community events throughout the year in our Atrium Ballroom and it is also utilized by the community for private events. Productive AV upgraded this space with a new PA system that will allow us to project audio throughout the space.
The Montpelier Center holds a number of community events throughout the year in our Atrium Ballroom and it is also utilized by the community for private events. Productive AV upgraded this space with a new PA system that will allow us to project audio throughout the space.