Charity Hall

When architect William Sidney Pittman formed the Fairmount Heights Mutual Improvement Company, his goal was to develop a social center for the community. In 1908, the company purchased two lots on Chapel (now 61st) Avenue and built the main part of this building based on Pittman’s design. In addition to serving as a social hall, the building was the first location of Methodist Church services in 1909. It also served as a classroom until the public school was completed in 1912. In the 1960s, the hall was rebuilt after it was severely damaged by fire. Today, the building bears little resemblance to its original form. It was enlarged with a rear wing and two asymmetrical flanking additions to the gable front.