There has been substantial progress in the John Gumm Renovation and Improvement Project. In preparation for a fall move Columbia County hosted a media briefing to provide an update.
The event featured speakers included Columbia County Commissioner Casey Garrett, St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl, Paul Vogel, Executive Director of the Columbia Economic Team, and Brandon Sundeen, Vice President of the Columbia County Museum Association Board of Directors. Each speaker highlighted the importance of revitalizing the John Gumm School Building, a vital part of the downtown St. St. Helens National Historic District.
County Commissioner Casey Garrett addresses the gathering at the media event ahead of the tour.
Vice President of the Columbia County Museum Association Board of Directors Brandon Sundeen talks about the new space.
The new reception area for the County Commissioners’ office.
Casey Garrett showing the group the new basement.
The renovations in the auditorium at John Gumm.
One of the rooms that will house the new museum.
Paul Vogel.
Rick Scholl addressing the gathered crowd.
Major Rick Scholl ringing the old John Gumm bell.
The renovations in the auditorium at John Gumm.