The Meeting House Restoration Committee
The Meeting House Restoration Committee, Inc. was established in 1997 as a distinct non-profit organization, independent from the small membership of the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, in recognition of the important role the building plays in the life of the greater Provincetown community.
Thanks to the generosity of our past donors, we’ve accomplished a great deal in our short history. We’ve restored the famous steeple, installed steel girders to stabilize the weight of the tower, shored up the failing foundation, installed a lift making the building accessible to all people, added a second bathroom, restored all of the wooden windows and added new storm windows throughout, and installed wonderful new historically appropriate carpeting.
Now we embark on several new projects for which we ask your help. The original 1850 trompe l’oeil of German muralist Carl Wendte has become cracked and in danger of collapse in various places as the building has settled over the years, and as small leaks in the roof have developed. The cornice on the northwest corner of the building suffered extensive damage in a recent storm and needs repair. The original seat cushions and seatbacks have become a fire hazard – not to mention tremendously uncomfortable - and will soon be reupholstered with beautiful high-spec, fire-retardant fabric.
We need your help. We know these are difficult times, but we ask you to consider making a contribution to these important projects. The Meeting House serves as a vital community center and we aim to have it represent our beautiful community accordingly. Please help us in our goals of making this place as welcoming and magnificent as its designers and builders intended it to be.
The Meeting House Restoration Committee, Inc.
PO Box 817
Provincetown, MA 02657