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The Clifton Center's board is committed to maintaining the integrity of this historic landmark - one of the finest examples of Mediterranean architecture in our city. Designed by Thomas Nolan, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. We are half way to completing this long-term restoration project estimated to cost $1.3 million. Over $600,000 has been dedicated to this effort since 1992 including:

Restoration of the 500-seat auditorium
Renovation of a former cafeteria into a lovely reception hall for 250-500 people
Re-design of other first floor rooms for public use
Infrastructure improvements such as roofing, masonry repair, electrical systems, walkways and parking
Soffit and exterior entry restoration

The Clifton Center's Facilities Committee has developed a multi-staged plan to make the remaining second and third floors of the building more accessible and energy efficient and to complete the exterior restoration. Elements of this renovation include:

Addition of an elevator and new lobby on east side of building
Completion of entries renovation
New HVAC units for eight large workshop/classrooms
Window replacement for the eight workshop/classrooms

Because of increased usage by the public, all these improvements are very important. Adding an elevator was crucial to the use of this building because every entry is between floors; one must go up or down stairs to access any of our popular gathering spaces. The old metal frame windows are beyond repair and must be replaced before new heating and air conditioning systems will improve comfort and efficiency.

We are working with architects from Nolan & Nolan, Inc., whose founder was the building's designer. Funds have been secured from all over the community from entities including C.E.&S., Community Foundation of Louisville's Historic Preservation Fund, Cralle, Gardner, Gheens, Hannah, Horn, Owsley Brown Frazier Family, Paradis Family, Al J. Schneider, Stegner Family Fund and the Sutherland Foundations, Bank One, Bank of Louisville, Brown-Forman, Fifth Third Bank, Kroger, Stockyards Bank, Vencor, the Kentucky Colonels, the City of Louisville and Jefferson County.

Additional materials on the mission and impact of the Clifton Center are available, including the beneficiaries of our mission, a board list, our IRS Tax Exempt Designation letter, last year's audit and an outline of the total campaign.

The Clifton Center welcomes you to tour the facility to see both the progress of the restoration and the need for continuing renewal of the Center. To do so, please contact the Center's Executive Director, Cynthia M. Adelberg at info@cliftoncenter.org


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