CENTRAL HALL - LADIES PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
“In 1886, records show that a group of ladies from South Blue Hill met in homes throughout the neighborhood to socialize and create handwork to sell to sustain their existence. In 1901, the group contacted Mr. Mark L. Elwell, a Justice of the Peace, to become incorporated as the Ladies Public Improvement Society with the charge to provide for literary, educational and social purposes. In that same year, the Hall was built to decided dimensions and lives on today with minimal changes.
It didn’t come easy, but it really didn’t come with just work either. It came with love! A love for a way of life and culture that far too many never enjoy. This building stands, as well it should, as a proud testimonial to a community and the legacy of her generations. May her presence reign to guide our futures.”
(excerpts taken from the Central Hall Cookbook, Vol. 1 - words by Dennis Robertson).
“In 1886, records show that a group of ladies from South Blue Hill met in homes throughout the neighborhood to socialize and create handwork to sell to sustain their existence. In 1901, the group contacted Mr. Mark L. Elwell, a Justice of the Peace, to become incorporated as the Ladies Public Improvement Society with the charge to provide for literary, educational and social purposes. In that same year, the Hall was built to decided dimensions and lives on today with minimal changes.
It didn’t come easy, but it really didn’t come with just work either. It came with love! A love for a way of life and culture that far too many never enjoy. This building stands, as well it should, as a proud testimonial to a community and the legacy of her generations. May her presence reign to guide our futures.”
(excerpts taken from the Central Hall Cookbook, Vol. 1 - words by Dennis Robertson).
The following poem was composed by Dennis Robertson.
It didn't have a name at the time but was just given one.
"Ode to Central Hall"
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