The residents of Lititz and the surrounding area have been very fortunate during the past ftfty years, in that concerned citizens have made a Community Center a reality for all to enjoy and be proud of. It started in February of 1944 when Ralph Spacht, a well- known local business man, announced his intention to purchase the former John M. Helman warehouse, located at the Park and Spruce Street, and made a gift of the property to the community to be used as a "Community House."

Armed with the results of the surveys -- and the enthusiasm of the community -- Board President Richard Nuffort formed a steering committee consisting of about 40 people. Many hours were spent designing a floor plan for the building on Roy Clair's pool table. The proposed plan would have 44,000 square feet, consisting of a large gymnasitm and an 8-lane handicapped-accessible indoor swimming pool. Tne structure is a pre-engineered building, with a poured concrete slab and factory-fitted steel beams. The exterior is brick and corrugated-steel siding. The building is 5 times larger than the Bobst building, and holds 3 to 4 times more people. Land was secured from the Borough for $1.00 per year for 99 years.

The cost of the project was $1.5 million. Fund raising began 18 months prior to the ground-breaking, which was held on May 2, 1987. Once again, all the citizens of the community and the service clubs were committed to supporting the construction financially.

On June 21, 1989, a symbolic walk from the building at 21 North Spruce Street to the new building at 301 West Maple Street, concluded with a dedication service.