Miflin Community Hall preservation
An AMVETS post in which a former Lowe’s pro is involved seeks to maintain a historically significant community hall damaged by a hurricane to preserve it for future generations. The repairs and renovations are necessary to make the building usable again as a gathering and events space for individuals and community organizations. Notable improvements will include: repairing the roof, repainting the exterior, renovating the interior due to water damage, tiling the floors and upgrading various areas to bring the building to code.
Why It Matters
The Miflin Schoolhouse was built in 1919 and is now known as the Miflin Community Hall. The Hall is one of only two prominent structures that remain in their original state, preserving the heritage of the Miflin community. Over its 100 years, the building served as a shelter, evacuation hub and training Center. It was also a voting precinct until 2017. Three churches have been incubated at the hall. The hall has also served as a library, as well as the location for dances, parties, family reunions, baby showers and weddings. The structural integrity of the building has been tested over time. It has endured ten (10) major hurricanes on the Alabama Gulf Coast dating back to the Great Miami Hurricane in 1926 to the most recent, Hurricane Sally in September 2020. Baldwin County is the fastest growing County in the State of Alabama and there is a concern that if the Miflin Community Hall is not preserved it will become a victim of overdevelopment of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
The Impact
“Several local projects were considered for nomination, but the Miflin Community Hall stood out from the rest given its historical significance, importance to the community and need for assistance to preserve it for future generations,” said project nominator Herman Towry. “The Hall does not receive any public financial assistance from the County or Town to operate and maintain the building. All funding comes from private donations from community residents. The repairs are necessary to make the building usable again.”
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