top of page
20230704_111501.jpg

About

Pierce Memorial Hall

Board of Directors

Jeanie Levitan

President

Bruce Flewelling

Vice President of Building & Grounds

Frank Rea

Vice President of Building & Grounds

Treasurer & Rental Manager

Becky Donnet
Janet Brown, Sandy Pierce, Hannah Rice,
Bernice Davis and Nancy Esteban Sanz

Board of Directors

Support Team

Accountant and Portico Master Gardener

Lesley Straus
Manzanita Carpenter-Sanz, Norm Christiansen,
 Gabrielle Ostrow, Mette Rea, Jeff Brown, Jim Coen and Jody Brown

Community Events

Jeff Brown, Jody Brown, Denise Chapin, Janet Brown and Bernice Davis

Fitness Center

Charles Biederman, Kendall Landis, Dean Mendell, Ann Mills, Dick Robson, Nancy Esteban Sanz, Midge Scanlan, Kathryn Schenkman, and William Zucca

PHCC Founding Board Members 

2001

The organization was founded by local residents seeking to improve community services.

Pierce Hall Restoration Timeline

Tracing our journey from a vision to a thriving community center powered by people.

2006

Renovation of the upper-level front room to house the local Masonic Lodge

2006-2007

Foundation drains and waterproofing lower level. Underdrainage and concrete floor in the basement, including radiant heat

Structural steel supports throughout lower level. Concrete reinforcing on the four corners of the building and roof support

Trusses for ceiling support and load bearing wall columns. Extensive insulation installed upper and lower levels. Installation of building-wide Sprinkler System

2008-2012

New hot water boiler heating system
Soffit repairs
Reinforced balcony support
Restoration of business office
Heating system for office, foyer, and auditorium
Sheetrock and insulate auditorium
Restoration of the original painted curtain
Installed electric hoist system for painted
curtain
New auditorium bathroom

2013

Extensive electrical upgrades including new

Full-size elevator installed and fire-rated stair
tower constructed making building handicappedaccessible

2015

Creation of accessible lower-level restrooms
Install new energy efficient basement windows

2016

Auditorium restoration: painting walls, sealing and refinishing ceiling and balcony façade. Restoration and installation of chandelier and under balcony lights
Restoration of proscenium lights

2017

Rebuilt front entrance Portico and Porte
Cochère
Installed curbing and paved front entryway

2019

Refinished original wood flooring for
auditorium, stairs, and balcony
Fitness Center created (gym and studio)
HVAC system created for the Fitness Center,
including heat pumps

2021

Voice evacuation alarm system installed

2022

Refinished original wood flooring on stage
Balcony brought up to code with raised railings, fixed seating, and reinforced window guards. Balcony opened to the public

2022-2024

Restoration of auditorium and balcony windows
(in progress)

2024

Roof repaired

Join Us in Building a Stronger Community!

Contact Us

802-767-5021

piercehallcommunitycenter@gmail.com

38  South Main St.
P.O. Box 86
Rochester, VT 05767

bottom of page