Grassroots effort for Piqua Hance Pavilion revitalization
Money is being raised by a group of Piqua residents for the purpose of renovating the historic Hance Pavilion located in Fountain Park.
Named for long-time Piqua city manager Robert Hance, the Hance Pavilion was constructed in 1921 to serve as a place for the Chautauqua celebration. During the late 19th and 20th centuries popular adult education courses as well as entertainment were provided there by the Chautauqua organization.
Banner printing services are often called upon to help promote public events being help at city parks.
Commenting on the pavilion, Friends of the Hance Pavilion secretary Gail Staley said:
Repairs to the pavilion, which since the start of COVID hasn’t hosted any events, include structure and roof work, new restrooms, dressing room upgrades, electrical updates and bringing the building up to ADA requirements.
So far donations have come solely from private citizens, and a fundraising deadline has not been established. According to Friends of the Hance Pavilion president, Andy Hite, fundraising is presently at the grassroots level but the nonprofit hopes to bring the city in to partner in achieving its goal of $2 million.
Donations can be made to the Hance Pavilion and addressed to P.O. Box 153, Piqua, Ohio 45356 and are tax deductible.
Named for long-time Piqua city manager Robert Hance, the Hance Pavilion was constructed in 1921 to serve as a place for the Chautauqua celebration. During the late 19th and 20th centuries popular adult education courses as well as entertainment were provided there by the Chautauqua organization.
Banner printing services are often called upon to help promote public events being help at city parks.
Commenting on the pavilion, Friends of the Hance Pavilion secretary Gail Staley said:
“It is the largest of three pavilions left in the state, has had many events held in it, and we hope many more.”
Repairs to the pavilion, which since the start of COVID hasn’t hosted any events, include structure and roof work, new restrooms, dressing room upgrades, electrical updates and bringing the building up to ADA requirements.
So far donations have come solely from private citizens, and a fundraising deadline has not been established. According to Friends of the Hance Pavilion president, Andy Hite, fundraising is presently at the grassroots level but the nonprofit hopes to bring the city in to partner in achieving its goal of $2 million.
Donations can be made to the Hance Pavilion and addressed to P.O. Box 153, Piqua, Ohio 45356 and are tax deductible.