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Zach Bryan Acquires Lowell Church to Establish Jack Kerouac Center

The country star is transforming the historic site into a cultural hub honoring the Beat icon, funded by his recent $350 million music deals.

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Overview

  • Zach Bryan has purchased the deconsecrated Saint Jean Baptiste Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, for approximately $3.4 million.
  • The church, where Jack Kerouac served as an altar boy and had his funeral Mass, will be converted into the Jack Kerouac Center.
  • Bryan's investment follows his $350 million music deals, including the sale of his publishing catalog and a new record contract.
  • The project aims to create a multi-purpose space for exhibits, live music, readings, and community events celebrating Kerouac's legacy.
  • The Kerouac Estate is collaborating with Bryan to bring the building up to code and ensure the center's long-term success.