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Milestone Reached In Rebuilding Of Tornado Ravaged 114 Year Old Century Church
July 4, 2018
A milestone was reached Tuesday in the rebuilding of a church damaged beyond repair in a February 15, 2016, EF-3 tornado in Century when the cupola with a cross on placed on top.
Pensacola architect Carter Quina designed the new church to look much like the old building. It will include windows, pews, light fixtures, woodwork and more salvaged from the old church.
The Century United Methodist Church was built in 1902, just after Century was established by The Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company. It was constructed of virgin long leaf pine, with interior detail and finish that created a reverent place for worship.
For over 114 years, the sanctuary helped to provide comfort and inspiration to Century residents with weekly services, as well as special occasions such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Time took its toll on the familiar old building, along with a fire and hurricanes. The February 15, 2016, EF-3 tornado that struck Century dealt a blow from which the building could not be recovered. Many architectural details were salvaged before the structure had to be dismantled.
A groundbreaking was held in late January; church members hope to be in the new church building by Christmas. Meanwhile, they are continuing to meet in their Annex Building across the street.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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4 Responses to “Milestone Reached In Rebuilding Of Tornado Ravaged 114 Year Old Century Church”
Can’t wait to see pictures of the inside
Now that’s a fine looking church. good job.
Beautiful to see this new build-restoration of the old church going up.
Thankful that there is the opportunity to maintain the historic nature and appearances and to have items from the old church used in this new one.
The Good Lord will Smile upon this work.
Awesome.