After years of trying to purchase the old Crown Hill Elementary School from the Seattle School District, Small Faces Child Development Center officially closed the deal today.

Here is a note from Catherine Weatbrook, Crown Hill Project Manager.

"The former Crown Hill Elementary building officially became the property of Small Faces Child Development Center today, June 30, 2009, just after 2 p.m. The Crown Hill Project team, made up of representatives of 10 different groups and non-profit organizations, worked through a three year process to secure the building, and surrounding 2-plus acres for perpetual community and park use.

Seattle Parks purchased the majority of the open space, influenced both by the Neighborhood Planning Process 10 years ago, as well as by overwhelming community support.

The building, built in 1919 and added on to in 1949, will remain home to current tenants, as well as become the new home of Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society. This dynamic community asset, set next to an up and coming park, will serve as a hub in the Crown Hill Community.

Thank you to everyone who helped during this process and we look forward to the future."