St. James Place
St. James Place
St. James Place, Inc. was created in 2010 by Sally and Fred Harris for the purchase and historic preservation of St. James Church, Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. Having successfully prevented the imminent demolition of these iconic Main Street structures, the ongoing mission of their newly-formed 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation is to historically restore and transform the sanctuary and Parish House into living and vibrant space for the performing arts, social services and a place of worship. For more information on the scope of work and the development team, please see the complete Project Plan.
CDC Role
Owner’s Representative and Project Management for St. James Place, Inc.
Unit Profile
Combining the richness of its 150 year heritage with green building and state of the art technology, St. James Place will be another jewel in the arts district of downtown Great Barrington, strengthening the cultural and creative economy of the southern Berkshires.
Known for its exceptional acoustics, the restored sanctuary will be an ideal home for classical music, the theatrical arts, public lectures and other educational and cultural gatherings. The renovated 8,500 sq. ft. Parish House will include an elegant reception hall with full-service kitchen along with office and meeting space for local nonprofits and service organizations. Designed to compliment and strengthen existing cultural and social service organizations, St. James Place will solidify Great Barrington as the cultural hub of the southern Berkshires.
Development Cost
Approx. $5.7 Million
Capital Financing
Federal Historic Tax Credits
MA Historic Tax Credits
Public Grant Sources
Private Foundations
Individual Gifts
Architect
John G. Waite Associates
Structural Engineer
Robert Silman Associates
Project Partners
Partners for Sacred Places
Status
Emergency repairs under construction; overall project Design Development
Contractor
To be determined
