YOU HELPED TO RAISE $165,000 BY NOVEMBER 2020

​We asked for your help for needed repairs and restoration on historic windows . . . and more.  The funds raised were used towards 2020 matching grant applications . . . we were awarded matching grant monies.  ​​Thank You all for your continuing support.

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         Phase 1 Current: $165,000        Goal: $165,000

​​PHASE 1 PROJECT GOAL - SUCCESSFULLY EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!
2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2020                   cost estimate: $355,000

• ​Historic window repair, restoration and rehabilitation (1st floor)​​​
• ​Install low-profile storm windows (entire building)
• Install restored and reproduction window shutters (entire building)
• Install insulation (crawl space and 1st floor ceiling)
• Install high efficiency heating and air conditioning system (1st floor) including moisture control system (crawl space)
• ​Upgrade and renovate electric wiring 1st and 2nd floor, install LED library lighting and upgrade security system
• Exterior window trim repairs; repair several cracked clapboards
• Exterior building scrape & paint, lead paint remediation - includes 6-story bell tower
• Architectural and engineering plans, includes energy efficiency, ADA and Life Safety (1st floor)
• Restore proscenium opening
• Up to 10% contingency for unanticipated items​     

Isaac Burbank, Jacobs Glass, Inc., Winslow, Maine

• ​and ongoing . . . 
• Continue to accept Cash and other monetary donations!
• Continue to accept volunteer help in writing grant applications
• Continue to apply for government and private foundation grants
• Continue to coordinate with Effingham Public Library, Effingham Preservation Society and other organizations
• And most important, continue to listen to constructive ideas and feedback from Effingham citizens along with our many project supporters living  locally and nationwide.​

​Christopher P Williams Architects, PLLC,  Historic Building Assessment with Preservation Guidelines Report