The HIRAM HOUSE is a project that all of Athens and the Nation can be proud of. After almost almost four years of numerous complications and setbacks, this is perhaps the best example of what can happen through the cooperation of civic partnerships! |
July 15, 2000 Groundbreaking!! Project Renew Officers, City Officials, Construction Crew. Pictured L-R are: Bro. Lawrence Jenkins, Sis. Patricia Harrison (project agent), Sis. Ruby Shaw, Rev. Dr. George LaSure, Sis. Aurelia Scott, Jim Hadaway (A-C Historical Preservation Commission), Ms. A-C Human & Economic Dev), Mr. Vince Bellino-Project Construction & Mr. William Haley-President of Haley Construction Co. Not Pictured: Dr. Ivery D. Clifton, President |
1985 - First A.M.E.Church moves to preserve the property. The Hiram House was boarded up after falling into disrepair due to numerous break-ins and neglect. |
FIRST A.M.E. |
Project Renew, Inc. Board of Directors President Dr. Robert E. Harrison Vice President Mr. Harry Penny Secretary Ms. Barbara Bacon Treasurer Mr. J.T. Jones Members Dr. Margaret Wilder Mr. Lawrence Jenkins Mr. Everett Scotland Agent Ms. Patricia Harrison |
