History
Unfortunately, in the spring of 2015 a strong storm lifted the roof and caused catastrophic water damage, leaving the building unoccupied and falling into disrepair. Slowly a grassroots movement began to change the conversation from what had been to what could be. Together the people of Earlham orchestrated a rehabilitation of the Bricker-Price Block. Through their efforts, it became listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a building worthy of preservation. In 2018, more than a century after its doors first opened, the Bricker-Price Block once again welcomed the community inside, this time as a social center reflecting the vibrant spirit of Earlham's people.
Specialties
Restored inside and out, our historic event venue Bricker-Price Block serves as the cornerstone for renewed community life in Earlham and Madison County, extending a friendly welcome to guests from Central Iowa and beyond. Upstairs, the Hadley Family Social Club, with its classic arched windows, tall tin ceilings and refinished wood floors, is a beautiful setting for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, wedding or bridal showers, fundraisers, corporate meetings and any other special life events. Our community event venue is also host to unique events like our annual Harvest Gathering Farm-to-Table Dinner and our Family-Friendly & Late Night Trivia Events. The proceeds from these events go right back to providing affordable programming for our youth during our Kid's Club Summer Camps and for our local senior citizens through our Senior Speaker Series.