The Roosevelt Center grew out of the community’s desire to create a community center for the arts.  Additionally, the community loves the “Old Roosevelt” building. This project has been and continues to be, designed to engage community members, and tourists, in identifying reuses. Except for converting the gymnasium into a performance/conference meeting area, the rooms will be left much as they always were—some will be available for break out space and other educational opportunities, and others will be rented. The original library/stage will be updated and kept intact for small performances. Visitors who attended the school will still be able to “touch” that piece of their personal history.