“Our goal is to enable this historic landmark to better serve the public and become a regional destination that fuels our local economy with new business and tourism.
This plan will preserve the historical significance of the Emerson Park Pavilion even as it is transformed into a year-round destination venue that brings enhanced economic and social value to Cayuga County.
This project is a first for our foundation. Not only is this the first public-private partnership for us, but the scale of investment involved is unprecedented for our foundation.
We want to see the Pavilion become a much more viable asset for Emerson Park and the community as a whole.”
Anthony D. Franceschelli, President
Fred L. Emerson Foundation
The Pavilion will open as a completely renovated facility on June 1, 2012, with its first private event on June 2nd. The June date will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Pavilion’s original construction. Please plan to join us on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Emerson Park Pavilion for a dedication ceremony of the renovated Pavilion, including a ribbon-cutting and a community open house. Details to follow.
READ MOREInfrastructure and site work are 80% complete. Cayuga County has installed new electric, water, and gas lines, a new drop-off driveway, sidewalks, and more. In early spring, final grading, seeding, and a final coat of blacktop will be added. More than 60% of the Pavilion renovations are already complete. New HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems are being installed, the structural integrity of the building has been enhanced, drywall is being finished, and work has begun on restoration of the iconic columns surrounding the Pavilion.
READ MOREThe Pavilion renovation project progressed significantly in 2011, and is off to a great start in 2012. In addition to this transformation of the historic Pavilion structure, the new facility operator H&J Hospitality held an Event Expo in June 2011, and is preparing for more opportunities with local residents and local businesses in 2012.
READ MORE