Looking to the not so Distant Future

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

PHASE 3a PROJECT GOAL                  
​THROUGH August 2027                         cost estimate:  $375,000

  • Hire construction project manager to oversee building restoration and construction work 
  • Confirm building construction work with historic architect plans.
  • Restoration of the rear exterior double door entryway including new entry landing with handicap accessible walkway(s) and covered entrance portico 
  • Add 2nd interior stairway up to 2nd floor; improve life safety code access
  • Restore 11 interior single doors throughout building
  • Add exterior French perimeter drain water mitigation system at roof eaves for building drainage, parking lot drainage, improve Town House Road ditches and culvert drainage
  • Repoint brick foundation face
  • Repair & restore front door entry stairs
  • ​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 non-historic window and restore wall area
  • Exterior building paint & lead encapsulating paint remediation – a third of building side wall off parking lot around new entry
  • Upgrade project building related electrical wiring and alarm system
  • Create parking lot and professional landscape plan, begin implementation – new parking lot entrance, landscaping, drainage system, underground electrical wiring, lighting, directional signs, ADA hardscape ramps to new entry door landing
  • ​Replace current building roof shingles (nearing end of life expectancy)
  • ​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.​
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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.