Looking to the not so Distant Future

​Your continued support is needed for repairs and restoration of additional historic windows, new entry landing with handicap assessable walkways, new roof shingles, . . . and more. Please join our efforts today.  Even small donations like $18.58 help!

PHASE 3 PROJECT GOAL                  
​THROUGH August 2025
cost estimate:  $350,000

  • 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 (life safety 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 – a third 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 
​Example architectural drawings of 'double door' restoration, by Norman Larson, Christopher P Williams Architects, PLLC
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.​
​
View the Historic Building Assessment with Preservation Guidelines Report.
Prepared by ​Christopher P Williams Architects, PLLC.
​​DONATE NOW  Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund the renovation of this unique New Hampshire icon.