A historic Congregational Church, restored as a modern event center for the Upper Valley

Website: www.WilderCenter.com
Status: In Operation
Address: 2087 Hartford Ave, Wilder, VT
Architect: UK Architects
Builder: Trumbull Nelson
Awards: 2012 Preservation Trust of Vermont: "Outstanding Work In Preserving Vermont's Architecture"

Wilder Center
The former Congregational Church had been a significant part of Wilder's history since it was built in 1890 by Charles T. Wilder, the owner of the mill in the village that now bears his name.

The former Congregational Church had been a significant part of Wilder's history since it was built in 1890 by Charles T. Wilder, the owner of the mill in the village that now bears his name.

When Lyme purchased the property in 2009 it had been declining for many years, and was in need of significant structural repair.

When Lyme purchased the property in 2009 it had been declining for many years, and was in need of significant structural repair.

The building has been restored and transformed into a dynamic event facility for the Upper Valley.

The building has been restored and transformed into a dynamic event facility for the Upper Valley.

The flexible main room serves as a multipurpose space for weddings, memorial services, corporate events, and an array of music & entertainment events.

The flexible main room serves as a multipurpose space for weddings, memorial services, corporate events, and an array of music & entertainment events.

The unique architectural flourish of the floating roof was preserved, establishing the front entrance to the Wilder Center.

The unique architectural flourish of the floating roof was preserved, establishing the front entrance to the Wilder Center.

The building after its complete restoration in 2010.

The building after its complete restoration in 2010.