Fundraiser Seeks To Replace Chastain Park Conservancy Barn

ATLANTA, GA — The Chastain Park Conservancy has launched an online campaign to raise money to replace a historic structure destroyed late last week in a devastating fire.

The Restore Chastain fundraiser is hoping to raise $50,000 to rebuild the barn the organization planned to renovate into its Ray Mock Memorial Green. As of Wednesday afternoon, a little more than $9,600 had been donated towards the initiative.

The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4 and destroyed the barn in the community. Atlanta Fire Rescue Department spokesperson Sgt. Cortez Stafford said crews arrived at the metal building to find the structure engulfed in flames and partially collapsed. Stafford said there were no injuries to employees, animals or firefighters. Sgt. Stafford said the fire remains under investigation.

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According to the GoFundMe page, the Quonset Hut, commonly referred to as The Barn, was built in 1949 and served as the conservancy's headquarters.

"Although the facility was lost, the drive and commitment of the Chastain Park Conservancy Board of Directors, members, park partners, neighbors and park users remains unyielding," the GoFundMe page states. "Together with your support, we will strive to continue to pursue our mission to 'restore, enhance, maintain and preserve' the Park we all love.

You can learn more about the conservancy by visiting its website. You can consider making a donation to the GoFundMe fundraiser by clicking here.

Image via Chastain Park Conservancy