The Boscawen 1913 Library was selected as a winner of the State of New Hampshire's "Seven to Save" by the NH Preservation Alliance. This slide show gives an overview of the work that needs to be done.

1. BOSCAWEN
1913 LIBRARY
2013 Seven to Save
By Lorrie Carey & Elaine Clow

2. 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.

3. BOSCAWEN 1913 LIBRARY
 History
 Summary of Conditions
 Past Preservation Efforts
 Library Committee
 Work Completed to Date
 Money Raised
 Needs

4. 1913 LIBRARY
• 248 King Street
• National Register 1981
• Also served as:
• Reading Room
• Meeting Room
• Vault
• Selectmen’s Office
• Municipal Court
• Hall of Records

5. 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

6. John and Ben Kimball
Guy Lowell

7. SUMMARY OF CONDITION
 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 Lighting outdated

8. Library Basement

9. First Floor Rear Entrance

10. Exterior Front Entrance

11. PA S T P R E S E RVAT I O N E F F O RT S
 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
 Wins both Seven to Save and LCHIP grant in 2013

12. 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

13. WORK COMPLETED
 Completed Conditions Report – September 2013
 Removed Improperly Stored Materials from Building
 Remove Moldy Basement Sheetrock and Insulation
 Partial Inventory of Contents

14. MONEY RAISED
 Fundraised Cash
$750
 Pledges to date
$3500

15. PROJECT PHASES
Phase One
• Repair Roof
• Architectural Study
• Kickoff Fundraising

16. PROJECT PHASES
Phase Two
• Formalize Fundraising Plan
• ADA Entrance
• Parking
• Interior Work and Floor

17. PROJECT PHASES
Phase Three
• Energy Efficiencies
• Landscaping
• Stewardship Plan

18. NEEDS
Guidance with Fundraising/Development Plan
Assistance in Prioritizing Project Activities
Communication Plan
Dedicated Stewardship Fund
Funding