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Phase 3 project goal

2023  - AUGUST 2025                    cost estimate:  $300,000
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Example architectural drawings of 'double door' restoration,
by Norman Larson, Christopher P Williams Architects, PLLC
  •  Architect plan & engineering for building renovation/construction plans for new parking lot entrance
  • Hire construction project manager to oversee building restoration and construction work 
  • Restoration of the rear exterior double door entry includes    new entry landing with handicap assessable    walkways and covered entrance portico 
  • ​ Add new stairs 1st up to 2nd floor community meeting room  (fire code 2nd egress)
  • ​Implement landscaping and drainage according to the plan
  •  Add LU/LA elevator 1st up to 2nd floor  community meeting room  ( ADA access) 
  • Parking lot & landscaping – final pave top coat, curbing, lot striping,  electrical wiring, lighting, directional signs; ADA hardscape ramps to new entry door  landing
  • ​Remove/demo two current exterior covered entry ramps    and exterior doors  off parking lot side
  • Restore  by reproducing    and installing    2 large 6 over 6 pane double hung   windows off parking lot side to match other windows; remove 1 window not historic and restore wall  area
  • Exterior building paint & lead paint remediation – half of building side wall off parking lot around new entry
  • Replace current building roof shingles (nearing end of life expectancy)
  • ​Reinstall   1863      Henry N. Hooper & Company, Boston, cast   bell in the bell tower cupola.    Ring the bell!   
  • Up to 10% contingency for unanticipated  items      
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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
​DONATE NOW  Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund the renovation of this unique New Hampshire icon.
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LCHIP
This project was funded in part by a grant from the NH Preservation Alliance, which received support for its grants program from the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). 
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Effingham Preservation Society is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1999 to preserve historic buildings and landmarks in Effingham, New Hampshire.  The Preservation Society has agreed to be the Fiscal Agent of the Historic Town Hall Project.

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