William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc. Architects and Planners

(Richmond, VA) Historic 133-year old Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1408 West Leigh Street in Richmond, dedicated its new $1.2 million Social Center on Sunday, April 27, 2009 at a special dedication service at 10:00 AM.

Designed by church architect William Henry Harris & Associates, Inc., the renovation resulted in a multi-purpose Social Center to seat 300 for fellowship dinners and community activities. A new state of the art commercial kitchen and pantry replaced an outdated kitchen. A new fire-rated entrance and stairway provides access to all church levels. On a second level, the center also includes library and conference space as well as renovated administration and pastoral care offices.

Site work included new parking spaces and access walks. Storage spaces and accessible restrooms completed the new expansion plan.

The center is Phase One of a multi-phase expansion plan. Future phases include a Sanctuary renovation and an education wing for this growing church in historic Jackson Ward.
Renovation of the 10,000 square foot project was started in April 2008.

The general contractor for the project was Brooks & Co. General Contractors of Richmond, VA.