Category: Conservation, Preservation and Enviromental

Organization Details:

Paca

Full Description:

The Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA) salvage warehouse is located at 44 East Washington Street, Champaign. The warehouse is open Wednesdays from 4-7 and Saturdays from 9-12. Special appointments can be made by calling 359-7222. PACA is a not-for-profit organization with 501 (c) 3 status. Any donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. We depend on obtaining donations from remodeling projects, and acquiring salvage rights for buildings in the area. Often the items took a considerable effort to remove safely with minimal damage. Porch columns, bead-board ceilings, baseboard, pocket doors and clawfoot tubs are examples. PACA does not purchase salvage material or offerconsignments. We do not take any appliances, hollow core doors, storm windows,screens or modern plumbing fixtures. Please call first to check if we can accept your items. Please do not leave donations outside the building. Prices are based on what staff considers as a fair market value and are much less than architectural salvage or antique stores. We are not a garage sale. Prices are established to keep PACA financially strong and provide good values to our customers. The warehouse has no paid staff and depends solely on volunteers. The profits from salvage sales were able to save the Nathan C. Ricker House at 612 West Green Urbana IL, provide significant funding that helped save the Orpheum Children's Science Museum,and provide grants for historic preservation activities in east central Illinois. We recentlyhave held workshops on the safe removal of lead paint and soon will have equipment available to members for rent for safe removal of lead paint. PACA will soon have a website.