Post on 18-Jul-2015
THANK YOU
Special thanks to the Boscawen Historical Society for the
information and research provided in this presentation.
For more information or to help save the Boscawen 1913 Library,
contact LPalmer@townofboscawen.org or call (603) 753-9188.
BOSCAWEN 1913 LIBRARY
History
Summary of Conditions
Past Preservation Efforts
Library Committee
Work Completed to Date
Money Raised
Needs
1913 LIBRARY
• 248 King Street
• National Register 1981
• Also served as:
• Reading Room
• Meeting Room
• Vault
• Selectmen’s Office
• Municipal Court
• Hall of Records
HISTORY
Boscawen's first Public Library and Hall of Records
Designed in 1912 by famed architect Guy Lowell
Land given by Frank Lawrence Gerrish
Financed by John & Charlotte Kimball & Benjamin Ames Kimball
Building was completed in 1913
Shuttered in 2006
2013 SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS
Slate roof leaks
Brickwork mortar deteriorated
Water damage to both interior and exterior woodwork
Basement sheetrock extensively damaged
No mechanical ventilation in place
Lighting outdated
PAST PRESERVATION EFFORTS
Chimney and flashing repaired in 2009
Roof vented and patched in 2010
Mitigation of water infiltration around foundation 2010-2011
Current Use Assessment in 2013
Nominated for Seven to Save – 2010, 2011, 2013
Winner of both Seven to Save and LCHIP grant in 2013
INITIAL LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Former Selectperson Rhoda Hardy
Historical Society Historian & Library Trustee Elaine Clow
Artist and Business Owner Adele Sanborn
School Board & State Representative Lorrie Carey
Boscawen Elementary School Principal Jeff Drouin
2013-15 WORK COMPLETED
Completed Conditions Report – September 2013
Removed Improperly Stored Materials from Building
Removed Moldy Basement Sheetrock and Insulation
Partial Inventory of Contents
Community Forum on possible uses held
Interior woodwork cleaning on-going
Slate roof and copper flashing repaired – Fall 2014
PROJECT PHASES
Phase One
• Repair Roof
• Architectural Study
• Community forum on possible uses
• Kickoff Fundraising
• Clean Interior
PROJECT PHASES
Phase Two
• Formalize Fundraising Plan
• ADA Entrance
• Parking
• Interior Work and Floor
NEEDS
Guidance with Fundraising/Development Plan
Assistance in Prioritizing Project Activities
Communication Plan
Dedicated Stewardship Fund
Funding opportunities
S E L E C T M E N A P P O I N T N E W C O M M I T T E E T O
B E G I N C O N S T R U C T I O N & R E PA I R S
Bill Murphy – Chair
Bruce Crawford – Vice Chair
Steve Green
Elaine Clow
Rhoda Hardy
John Porter and Lorrie Carey (advisors)
B I L L ’ S R O O F I N G S E L E C T E D B Y C O M M I T T E E
Repairs paid with LCHIP grant, donations, town funds, as well as in-kind labor.
R E PA I R S I N C L U D E D R O O F L I N E ,
C H I M N E Y & E N T R A N C E C O P P E R F L A S H I N G