The Roycroft Campus:
as if Elbert
Hubbard and the Roycrofters never left
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Late 1993, The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation of Buffalo took control of the Inn restoration and redevelopment project. They proposed to bring about the plans for a 22 suite, 4-Star Country Inn and Restaurant with an expected opening date in the summer of 1995. Over $8 million was spent on the restoration. The Roycroft Inn re-opened its doors on June 10, 1995. At the January 2004 Annual Meeting the future direction
of RRC was discussed with a resolution unanimously passed at the April
26, 2004 meeting to actively undertake the restoration of the Roycroft
Campus. Ten new board members, bringing diverse skills,
Board of Directors 2009
If you would like more information, contact Christine
Peters at cpeters @ roycroftcampuscorp.com |
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the Roycrofters through the acquisition and restoration of the Roycroft Campus buildings and grounds, in a manner consistent with their National Historic Landmark status. RCC will manage a financially sustainable, not-for-profit organization to foster educational programs, encourage and support artisans, develop a compelling tourism plan, and provide economic benefits to the community.”
About Us 
In 1988 a group of business leaders, headed by
Burt Flickinger, Jr. formed an unnamed group, at times referred to as
the Roycroft not-for-profit, to take title and to market the historic
Roycroft Inn to developers nationwide. On December 11, 1989 an organizational
meeting of the Roycroft Revitalization Corporation met to adopt the
by-laws, to elect officers and establish terms. Over $1.5 million was
raised to restore much of the Inn’s exterior.
were elected
to the board; the vision – “The Roycroft Campus: as if Elbert
Hubbard and the Roycrofters never left”, was adopted; and a name
change to Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC) was chosen to better reflect
the organizations’ mission.