Jesus Our Redeemer Church
Building Walkthrough

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Warren Ave façade. 1913 brick and terra cotta in reasonable condition at distance. JOR identification plaque visible.

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'Lee Street Memorial Baptist Church' still inscribed in transom stone — identity layer to address.

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Plexiglass storm glazing: severely degraded. Rotting wood frames, gaps allowing moisture infiltration. Actively damaging windows behind.

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Moss/biological growth on masonry near plexiglass frame edge — sustained moisture indicator.

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Entry vestibule stained glass exterior: artistically intact, but wood frame badly deteriorated — deep paint peeling, wood checking.

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Stone sill below entry vestibule: actively spalling with significant crack across the face.

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Rear wall. Stucco addition steps back. Boarded window on addition rear — break-in history or failed glass.

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Rear addition exterior. Wall-mounted AC unit. Cracked concrete courtyard — matches punch list repave note.

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View toward 111 Warren rear. General contractor sign visible — prior contractor engagement.

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Gable exterior. Large arched window with figural stained glass visible from outside. Chimney/exhaust stack rises from rear.

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Alley view looking up. Tall original chimney prominent — significant mass, likely connected to steam system. Needs structural assessment.

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Alley entry door to addition: battered, peeling, spray-paint residue. Cracked alley concrete. Security camera warning sign. Manhole cover in pavement.

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Entry vestibule from outside. Exceptional stained glass quality and condition — full-color medallion pattern, florals, geometric borders. 'Baptist Church' name panel above door. JOR welcome banner inside.

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Interior of vestibule looking out. Original 1913 arched entry with dark millwork intact. Four stained glass panels flank double doors. Stair lift parked at base.

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Vestibule side wall detail. Stained glass in good condition. Exposed white-painted rafters — this is an exterior porch addition, not the main masonry structure. Secondary windows set into same openings as stained glass.

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Opposite vestibule wall. JOR welcome signage. Stained glass here also intact and colorful.

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Narthex interior looking toward entry. Original chandelier (multi-arm, original fixture). Vaulted plaster ceiling intact — no visible damage. Stair lift runs up right side of main stair. Multi-language welcome wall visible at right.

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Narthex from stair side. Small stained glass panel above stair landing. Original dark millwork in excellent condition. Green carpet throughout.

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Main stair from narthex. Green carpet, dark wood balustrade. This stair is the primary vertical circulation to sanctuary — stair lift occupies right rail.

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Narthex threshold from fellowship hall side. Two wooden doors flank opening. Honeycomb glass transom above arch intact. This is the main building circulation chokepoint: fellowship hall left, office right, stair up center.

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Lower lobby at street entry level. Drop tile ceiling conceals original structure — unknown condition above. Dark wood wainscoting intact.

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Lobby stair run looking up. Green carpet, dark millwork. Secondary stair lift installed on this run as well.

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Stair lift detail — one of two units in the building. Current ADA accommodation: completely inadequate. No level entry to sanctuary exists.

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Upper stair landing. Security camera dome visible — basic security already present.

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Sanctuary from rear. Full extent of wall water damage visible — brown staining and plaster delamination running the full wall length at ceiling junction. Not cosmetic; active infiltration.

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Wall damage close-up. Plaster delaminating in sheets. Source: failing plexiglass glazing and/or parapet failure. If unaddressed, will reach stained glass.

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Wall water damage and stained glass. Delamination visible at wall/ceiling junction alongside the memorial windows.

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Figural stained glass (1928). Full-height arched lancets — Christ figure and lion-and-lamb pastoral scene. Museum quality. The identity question.

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Organ and figurative windows. Chalice, cross, floral and geometric panels with memorial inscription plaques at base.

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Decorative windows — full sequence. Artistically intact. Primary threat is exterior plexiglass moisture system, not the glass itself.

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Window detail — geometric/floral symbolic panel. Warm amber tones.

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Window — chalice motif. Memorial plaque inscription at base visible.

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Stained glass from AV booth position. Decorative panels on what is currently the 'front' wall — becomes rear wall after reorientation.

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Windows continued. Figurative elements visible. These panels will need repositioning consideration under the reorientation plan.

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Organ — corner of platform. Green and gold pipes, substantial casework. Major demolition/disposal item. May have resale or donation value.

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Stage platform from floor. Raised hardwood, modest step height. Piano (baby grand), pulpit, music stands. Baptistry surround visible at center rear.

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Baptistry. Blue epoxy interior, stone-clad surround, entry steps visible. Relatively recently renovated. Substantial masonry — significant demolition for reorientation.

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'Grace' inscription on baptistry arch. Confirms built-in structure, not portable.

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Wall-mounted mini-split. Consumer-grade unit — completely inadequate for this volume. This is the current heating/cooling for the sanctuary.

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AV booth — improvised enclosure using old pew rail as surround. Computer, mixer, cable runs. Functional but unfinished. Fully track-dependent on reorientation.

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Sub-stage access hatch. Exposed framing, conduit runs, PVC drain pipe. Earthen/concrete sub-floor. No insulation. Utilitarian but functional.

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Sub-stage mechanical cavity interior. Flexible metallic conduit, plumbing visible. Access to below-stage utilities confirmed.

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Fellowship hall full view. Large open room — ~30–35 ft long. LVP floor, grey-blue walls, bright blue accent wall. New upholstered furniture in lounge groupings. Framed historical photos. One structural column center (unavoidable, original building).

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Fellowship hall. Large-format wall TV on blue accent wall. Missions board (wood-panel, world map cutout, prayer cards) visible at left. Room is well-furnished and functional.

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Fellowship hall from missions-board end looking back toward narthex. Original double wooden doors with sidelights visible. Grid window — possibly original factory glazing.

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Fellowship hall to narthex threshold. Connection to entry vestibule beyond — stained glass visible through opening. Stair lift on main stair visible.

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Narthex/fellowship hall connection from inside. Book/resource shelving (blue), missions wall, double doors to vestibule. Full spatial flow: entry → vestibule → narthex → fellowship hall or stair up.

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Same connection from slightly different angle. Stair lift visible through narthex opening. Congregation portrait and historical photographs on grey wall.

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Chair/table storage room off fellowship hall. Folding chairs in rolling rack, round folding tables. JOR Fellowship Hall Cleaning Checklist posted — systematic approach already in place.

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Door from storage opens to dark utility passage under main stair — likely connection to steam system space documented in p.93.

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Under-stair pantry/storage. Sloped ceiling follows stair geometry. Fully loaded: food supplies, plastic totes, mop, Lost & Found. Original plaster walls — condition needs monitoring.

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Labeled supply closet: 'Women's Event Decor,' children's equipment (foam noodles, balls, cups). Green-painted door. Vinyl tile floor.

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Main nursery. LVP flooring (recently installed, good condition). Exposed HVAC ductwork runs full ceiling length — major eyesore and acoustic problem. Large grey ducts, silver foil insulation partially hanging. Mini-split on wall.

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Nursery from opposite end. Green wainscot accent wall, wall-mounted TV, changing station. Ductwork dominates from this angle too — runs the full length.

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Kitchen — best full view. Gas range at right, three-compartment sink, prep table center, Fetco brewer left. LVP floor (recently installed). Door to kids' wing corridor. First aid kit, sanitizer dispenser on wall.

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Kitchen second angle. Hood over range/prep area. Two refrigerators (one residential black, one white). Exit door to Compton St alley visible. Drop tile ceiling with water staining — at least two brown stains.

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Kitchen from alley-door end. Coffee urns, microwave. Confirms prep-and-serve capability but not code-compliant commercial kitchen. Full gut required for punch list vision.

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Classroom/meeting room adjacent to kitchen — potential expansion space. Prayer Nations bulletin board, world map, folding tables and chairs. Two rear courtyard windows. Wall-mounted TV.

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Men's room. 1 urinal, 1 toilet stall, 1 wall-mount sink. Old hex tile floor, white subway tile lower walls. Functional but bare minimum vs. punch list spec.

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Restroom entry area under main stair. Ceiling geometry follows stair underside — confirms constrained location. Access from lower lobby.

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Children's restroom serving kids' wing. Single toilet, wall-mount sink. Tiny room. Exhaust duct box partially hanging into space. Old vinyl tile. Completely undersized for program.

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Lower lobby / restroom junction — circulation node. Restroom signage, black-painted newel post, fire extinguisher. Tight threshold between old building and addition visible.

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Main children's classroom. Carpet, small tables, bulletin boards, beanbag chairs. Warm and functional.

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Stepped reading alcove ('story corner'). Raised platform with carpet, purple walls. Curriculum bulletin board. Distinctive and well-designed for children's ministry.

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Electrical panel — exposed on bare brick with open access frame and visible unfinished wiring below. Code issue. Panel accessible but surround unfinished with multiple conduit runs entering.

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'Out of Order' sign on door. Unclear which system — worth noting.

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Current pastor's office — upper level. Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, drop tile ceiling, large desk. Drop tile hides original structure — condition above unknown.

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Secondary stair (addition stair). Lighter-colored carpet, narrow. Connects levels in addition wing.

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Primary administrative office. iMac, brown leather chair, commercial copier/printer. HIPAA compliance poster. Mini-split cassette in ceiling. Main location for church administrative work.

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Secondary office — likely associate pastor. Hardwood laminate floor, mint green accent wall. Desk, printer, bookshelf with substantial library. Guitar/keyboard bag. Ceiling follows stair geometry above.

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Children's ministry resource room. 'I AM' scripture poster on teal wall. Rolling cart with labeled Sunday school supply drawers. Open shelving with curriculum. Hook rail for coats. Dedicated staff/volunteer prep space.

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Under-stair office storage closet (blue walls). Binders, tech cases, plastic organizers. Exposed pipe. Original plaster ceiling — brownish staining in one corner: minor water infiltration tracking down stair wall.

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Two York Diamond 90 gas furnaces — dedicated mechanical closet, addition lower level. Late 1990s/early 2000s vintage. End-of-life. Duct connections, PVC flue pipes, condensate lines all visible. Replacement likely imminent regardless of renovation track.

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Furnace detail. PVC flue and condensate line routing visible. Units appear to serve the addition/lower level ducted system.

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Main supply plenum above mechanical room. Large rectangular galvanized duct, insulated. Old duct tape sealing visible — aging duct system alongside aging furnaces.

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Steam radiator pipes visible in under-stair janitor closet. Confirms original main building had steam heat system (matches property record: HVAC Heating: STEAM). Addition has York furnaces; main building had/has steam. Steam system may be partially present.

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History/archive room. Teal-green accent walls, hardwood laminate floor. Vintage typewriter, film projector, world map, old photographs pinned to walls. Church history display — rich material. Drop tile with LED panels.

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Storage closet with folded table dividers — likely 'Tom's Closet' referenced in punch list and 170th anniversary materials.

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Main supply/storage room. Metal shelving both sides — paper products, cleaning supplies, ministry supplies. Green painted door (same as utility corridor). Exposed conduit, LVP floor.

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Lower foyer/addition entry threshold. LVP floor, grey-blue walls. Double wooden doors are main connection between old building and addition. This is the circulation chokepoint at lower level.

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Narrow utility passage — likely steam system access corridor or boiler anteroom. CRITICAL: plaster completely failed over large wall section. Deep brown staining, apparent mold/efflorescence, bare brick/lath exposed. Gas meter and large pipe valves on this wall. Corrugated exhaust hose runs along ceiling. This is Category 1 damage — mold is plausible. Remediation required before other work.

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Green utility/maintenance cabinet in same corridor. Paint heavily peeled and chipped — consistent with 1913 original fabric. Confirms this zone is original building, not addition.

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Under-stair storage area. Sloped plaster ceiling (stair underside) shows significant diagonal crack running from corner. Pattern indicates differential movement or settling, not cosmetic. Stair structure above may be moving. Structural assessment needed.

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Office storage closet on same stair. Brown staining in ceiling corner — minor water infiltration tracking down stair wall. Adds to pattern of systemic moisture in this zone.

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111 Warren Ave — attached to the main church. Three-story red brick rowhouse. 'One Eleven' address plate. JOR historic marker on adjacent church wall: 'Established as Lee Street Baptist Church / 1855.' Stone stoop in deteriorated condition — crumbling. Currently appears unoccupied or minimally occupied.

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119 Warren Ave — beside the church. Three-story red brick rowhouse. Well-maintained from street — painted black door, brick steps, plantings, string lights. Child's outdoor toy visible. Currently occupied (tenant or staff family). No visible exterior condition issues.