Present
The first major change happened in 1917. The congregation decided to bisect the building and add a cross-gable section in the middle. A basement was also added.
A walk around the Cumberland
History was made on Wednesday, April 27, 2023. With a fresh coat of paint and new hand-cut cedar shingles, the steeple was raised to its original spot atop the Cumberland. This truly historic event wouldn't have been possible if not for YOU!
Gary Goby inspects details of the gable. His donation of talent and time included duplicating details and supplying materials.
Jody and Emma ready their paintbrushes!
After many days of cleaning, priming, and painting by volunteers, the details speak for themselves.
Restored steeple and components.
TGC Structural mounts the cupola to the steeple, which itself was mounted the day before.
The newly-painted front door.
2021
Purchased the property & moved the building.
2022
2023
Installed a new roof.
Reinstalled the steeple.
Restored exterior siding and architectural details.
Painted the building.
Submitted the National Register Application.
Started Program Development.
The building was moved to its new home on the corner of Santiam and Pine.
Our new home is at:
1400 Santiam Road S.E.
Albany Oregon 97321
Our mailing address is still
PO Box 2495 Albany OR 97321
2024
Obtained listing on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Completed interior structural reinforcement.
Began window restoration work (11 of 15 restored to-date).
Began renovation design process for existing building.
Steeple installed on 4/26/23
