Proposed Adaptive Uses
Learn more about the historic uses of Bigham Knoll and the proposed future by clicking on the year links or scrolling down. You can learn more about the overall history of Bigham Knoll or the proposed Site Layout in PDF format.
View by Use: Corporate Headquarters | Community Arts Center|Frau Kemmling's German Restaurant | Pre School Programs
View by Date: 1908 | 1924 | 1936 | 1946 | Circa 1946| 1950 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010
1908 - Old School
Original use: Jacksonville Public High School
Adaptive reuse:
- Corporate offices for Cutler Investment Group and Ashland Partners.
- Small museum telling the story of Jacksonville’s public and private schools. Alumnae room, located adjacent to the cafeteria, dedicated to service groups (approximately 1100 square feet).
- Cafeteria. Available for community groups.
1924 - Gymnasium
Original use: High School sports, principally Basketball
Adaptive reuse:
- Event Center
- Community meetings
- Festivals and fairs
- Corporate events (such as retreats and seminars)
- Weddings, reunions, proms
- Community Theatre
1936 - Classrooms added to gymnasium
Original use: Class room instruction
Adaptive reuse:
- Classroom setting for all types of learning activities
1946 - Annex classrooms attached to Old School
Original use: School class rooms
Adaptive use:
- Corporate training classes and offices
Circa 1946 - Tin Barn
Original use: Park school busses
Adaptive reuse:
- Remove barn, add parking
1950 - Cinderblock Music Room
Original use: Class room
Adaptive reuse:
- Frau Kemmlings German Restaurant. Family oriented and Garden style dining
1995 - Cinderblock classrooms
Original use: Class rooms
Adaptive reuse:
- Early Age Enrichment Center
- Kids of the Kingdom Pre-School
- Language and Laughter Program teaching Mandarin Chinese and Spanish ages 2-5
- Music and Movement Program, all ages
Garden development and restoration of Daisy Creek and riparian zone, walking trails, picnic areas designated
- Azalea garden, rose garden, community garden
Relocation of parking. Removal of asphalt and creation of entrance and walking paths leading to the Old School
2009 Proposed usage -
2010 Proposed usage - Daisy Creek Inn and Spa
- Nestled around the majestic Oak trees, a wellness center and 8 guest rooms to complement Event Center, Britt patrons and the local community
