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Rebuilding has begun!! Estimates are coming in, but we’re falling short of what is needed to rebuild, repair, and update this historic venue and home. Please consider becoming a sponsor or making another donation.
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
Demo/Rebuild estimate: $520,000
Amount needed for completion: $224,000
Less Save The Speakeasy funds available: $29,883
Total needed for completion: $194,117
Work specifically for the Speakeasy includes: clean up, shore up domed roof and balcony, pour cement floor (currently dirt), install crock, new egress, permanent electrical wiring and fixtures, fresh air and humidity handlers, rear entry deck, rear entry vestibule, new stairs, a half bath, some kitchen amenities used for Speakeasy events, paint and decor, furniture, landscaping.
Funds raised through 10/31/2025
Cash donations: $76,280
In-kind donations: $3,072
Payments made: $46,397
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- Demo/Rebuild: $31,062
- Legal: $12,923
- LLC fees & events: $2,411
Totals are from inception and don’t reflect fees taken by financial services.
Thank you to the donors who paid that fee!