Second Floor - northeast corner, a perfect location for artist's studios, non-profits, or research/conference room.
Second Floor - Great Room, Center. The third floor needs minor structural support improvements, insulation, the addition of a bathroom, and heat pumps. Estimated cost $150k. Please donate. The third floor will be a terrific location for an SPI volunteer office, a new home for complimentary non-profit offices, artist studios, and for smaller community conferences.
This area requires an updated sprinkler system, truss enhancement, new curved drywall ceiling, and removal of platform. Is not time to fix this? Please donate.
Ground Floor Entrance - not to code -it needs handrails, an interior landing, new interior stairs, new exterior steps & lighting - donation dependent, estimate $45k.
Leaning pinnacle on steeple. The pinnacles will have to be removed and stored until we can afford to rebuild them. Estimated rebuild cost for each is $9k. The steeple is in excellent condition, it needs some paint and waterproofing, the big problem is the condition of the original pinnacle bases. The upper flames were fabricated in Woolwich and are in very good condition.
Rebuilt windows - White Chapel Joinery 2025. All four sides of sanctuary were repainted between 2022 and 2025. The north side of the annex will be painted in 2026.
Reclaimed walkway lamps & posts, refurbishment & installation donation dependent. These were donated by Bath Housing Authority - summer 2025.
Reclaimed exterior sconces from Bath Housing Authority. We have two sconces in need of refurbishment and installation on the annex.
White Chapel Joinery - master window craftsman. David Stetson has been a invaluable supporter of the restoration work at the Winter St. Center, assisting in numerous carpentry repairs, rebuilding windows, and restoring windows.
Rebuilt tiered windows & louvres White Chapel Joinery.
Chimney Rebuilt & Lined 2 Flues 2025 JW Builders
Sanctuary cleaned out & ready for scaffold removal after ceiling is replaced. Please make a donation so we can use this space!
New emergency exit signs - Thanks Brachley Electric of West Bath. Bath Rotary's donation paid for electrical supplies to upgrade Winter Street Center's electrical system. Bath Tech electrical students under Alan Hixon have donated their time and expertise to upgrade safety lighting, service panels, and to rewire both buildings to code. Thank you!
Diane Francis Room for Rent & Concerts. Thanks to a 2026 Board member donation, we have programable stage lighting and an updated sound system.
Front sanctuary steps to be reset with additional handrails in 2026. Funding dependent.
A rendered version of a renovated sanctuary - this is just to help us imagine this space anew; not the final plan.
AI rendered bare bones renovated sanctuary. This room will be able to host events with over 300 people when brought up to code. What do you want to see? Get involved with SPI to make it happen.
Our most visible preservation effort is the ongoing care of the Winter Street Center (WSC)— cherished historic buildings that serves as both a community gathering space and a testament to Bath’s history. Thanks to the Winter Street Oversight Committee and vigilance of Joe Minott, WSC Steward, this landmark continues to shine.
What’s Next? - 2026/2027 Goals
Overhaul the sprinkler systems
Building Code Compliancy
Sanctuary electrical service upgrade
Steeple spires restoration
Strengthen sanctuary roof trusses
Replace ceiling in the Sanctuary
Improve accessibility for all visitors
Reset front granite steps & add a set of new handrails
Seal the crawl space
Each project depends on community support and available funding.
2025 Capital Improvements Completed
We made significant strides thanks to grants, partnerships, and your generosity:
Electrical service upgrades – $3,600 Bath Rotary Grant and in-kind donations from Electrical Program at Bath Tech RSU1
North Sanctuary painting & window restoration – $33,000 with a $5,000 grant from the 1772 Foundation
Sanctuary window restoration – $26,000 with $2,500 from the 1772 Foundation
Chimney rebuilt with two lined flues & cap – $28,000 from general support
Kitchen modernization – $15,000 from general support
Your donations and support make a difference. Thank you!
