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THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF

OUR MISSION

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the architectural and historical elements of Auburn, Cayuga County and the surrounding areas through advocacy, education and awareness activities. The CPC and its members strive to save our past for future generations of this community by supporting and promoting historic preservation.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Chairman: Kathleen Walsh Infanti
Treasurer: Frederick P. Falsey
Maxine Alberici
Margaret Clark

Emma Dailey

Steven Infanti, Sr. 

Sue Muldoon

OUR STAFF

Executive Director: Sydney Fischer

OUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jon Carnes
Tom Colvin
Cindy Clark
Mike Long
Dr. David Speck

OUR SUCCESS

In 1990, the Community Preservation Committee acquired the Willard Memorial Chapel and its attached Welch Building. At the time, the structure was threatened with demolition. It is the only remaining building of the historic Auburn Theological Seminary and the only chapel interior known to exist featuring a total Louis Comfort Tiffany design. This dual significance quickly placed the Willard Memorial Chapel in both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. We received National Historic Landmark Designation in 2005 and have been awarded by the Preservation League of New York. Efforts to preserve, restore and maintain the chapel complex continue to this day. Saving this jeweled historic treasure is but one testament to our historic preservation success. There are many more to be made.

CPC ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND OFFERINGS

• Room rentals
• Archive room of the Auburn Theological Seminary
• Tiffany concert series
• Holiday concerts and open house
• Evening programs related to preservation topics
• Our own publications available for purchase
• Unique wedding venue open to the public

REASONS TO JOIN THE CPC NOW

Support the continuing efforts of the Community Preservation Committee. Your annual membership entitles you to the following benefits:
• Community Preservation Chronicles digital newsletter
• Free tours of the Willard Memorial Chapel for up to six guests
• A preservation voice in the community
• Help preserve and enhance the Willard Memorial Chapel total Tiffany interior
• Discount on community room rentals, weddings and gift shop purchases

• Tiffany Memberships get above plus two complimentary tickets to all upcoming Willard Chapel concerts for one year

• Lifetime Memberships get above plus two complimentary tickets to all upcoming Willard Chapel concerts for life

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JOIN THE
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Help Willard Chapel continue to provide its great services by becoming a member!

Click here to download a Membership Form   OR  purchase your membership plan online at:

https://www.willard-chapel.com/memberships

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How your Membership Benefits the CPC:

  • Your contributions help to provide educational programming and musical events

  • Upkeep and preservation of Willard Memorial Chapel's total Tiffany interior

  • Get 10% off our Weddings and Events

  • All Members get a free tour up to 6 people

  • Tiffany Memberships get 2 complimentary tickets to all upcoming Willard Chapel concerts

  • Lifetime Memberships get 2 complimentary tickets to all upcoming Willard Chapel concerts for life 

 

Questions?  Please call:  315.252.0339.

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