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.