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Throughout the process of rehabilitating Fire Station No. 3, my SPR web stories chronicled the process and provided a much-needed perspective to drive funding. All web content below was written, photographed and formatted by me unless otherwise indicated.
- SPR Preserving History of Fire Station No. 3 – an introduction to the project.
- Gathering an Oral History of Fire Station #3 – an engaging history appreciation that led directly to donations.
- Construction Crews Renovating SPR Home – Photos and discussion with the Walker Construction crew members about the demolition phase and artifacts found.
- Building Update: Warmer Winter Helps with Construction
- Fire Station Update: A New Door Opens – With a third of the campaign to go, additional stories about the renovation process kept funding appeals fresh.
- Major Construction Nearly Complete
- Visual tour before staff moved in or installed broadcast equipment.
- When is SPR Moving to Fire Station No. 3? Watch for Updates All Fall – a piece intended to manage expectations and continue to support fundraising.
- Administrative Offices Moved to Fire Station – on of severala behind-the-scenes look
- A two-part celebration of public art and the artist: Introducing the Harold Balazs Sculpture “Listen” and the related acoustic event Harold Balazs Sculpture Rings.
