April 4th was a big day for the Warm Springs Community
Action Team (WSCAT). The 126-year-old Commissary was
reclaimed and relocated to its new location, thanks in part to
the help of Kirby Nagelhout and Wolfe House Movers.
As the Commissary Website shares, "Once a symbol of
dependence, the Commissary is in motion to become an
economic engine nurturing native-owned businesses and
entrepreneurs which will uplift the community in the process.
The impact of the Commissary is deep and outsized –
extending far beyond its 5,000 square feet"
(CLICK HERE to watch Central Oregon Daily's coverage).
The structure was moved from Warm Springs Street to its
new resting spot just a few blocks away on Wasco St. Here,
the area is being reconfigured for optimal community and
small business connections.
HISTORIC MOVE
"We are interrupting history, we are reclaiming our story, and retelling our future."
~ Warm Springs Community Action Team
Upstairs will be coworking spaces and areas for business and
financial classes. Downstairs will be comprised of retail
storefronts for local businesses, including Tananáwit Arts, the
Painted Pony Cafe, and more. Finally, there will be an outdoor
food pavilion with food carts and a stage.
The Warm Springs Community Action Team plans to raise
another $2 million to complete the project. CLICK HERE to
donate.
"We want to thank Michael Van Pelt, Ed Parker, Mark Roberts,
and the rest of Kirby Nagelhout crew for their great work and
assistance with the project."
~ Starla Green, Commissary General Manager
"I am fortunate with KNCC to work on projects like this, where
we take on unusual challenges and work closely with the
community. I am grateful that we as a company can embrace
this kind of work."
~ Ed Parker, Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company
Ed Parker
Superintendent
Kirby Nagelhout