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$380,000
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The
Dining Hall
Its
History
The U.S. Government donated
the dining hall to Presbytery Point.
Originally it was a prisoner-of-war barracks at
Camp
Autrain.
Initially 20 feet wide by 90 feet long, workers
rebuilt it to create the current dining hall.
Back then it was called the “Pan-Tree.”
The
mining companies in Champion and Michigamme
donated the materials and labor for remodeling the
hall. Many
volunteer work crews also came in from various
churches in the Presbytery to assist in the
construction.
Its
Future
The
original builders designed the barracks for a
lifetime of 30 years. Therefore, Presbytery
Point was to use the dining hall until the early
1980s. But now it's approaching 60 years of
usage and is in need of a different heating
system, electric-power and plumbing upgrades, and
a new roof. A new septic system was already
installed for the dining hall during the summer of
2006.
Presbytery
Point's Board of Directors believes that it's time
to construct a new dining hall, one with a
capacity for 120 people. The project will
begin in August 2007, after the summer camping
season is complete. The architecture will be
similar to existing cabins. Post-and-beam
construction with expansive roof trusses are
planned for the new building, providing an open
ceiling and roomy atmosphere. The kitchen
will be convenient, efficient, and safe for the
staff to work in. Preliminary floor plans
include a scenic view of the lake from the eating
area, accessible bathrooms, a modern kitchen, and
a separate food-storage room, all on a single
level.
Pledge
Information
Undertaking
this project will require our involvement,
financially and physically.
God’s creation is in constant need of our
stewardship. Presbytery Point is no
exception. To
complete this project, we will need at least
$380,000 to make it happen.
Presbytery Point's Board of Directors asks
you to remember the relationships, with God and
with people, that grew from your experiences at
Presbytery Point.
Your gifts will make this new dining hall a
reality.
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