New Hampshire's 2008 Seven to Save

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance announced its Seven to Save list of the most endangered Granite State properties Thursday, October 16. The Seven to Save program  aims to draw attention and resources to irreplaceable New Hampshire landmarks. Listing provides a range of technical and financial resources and helps attract roll-up-your-sleeves help for local advocates to advance their preservation projects.

Lincoln Financial Foundation, Inc., Anagnost Investments, Inc., GV Engineering, LLC, Lake Sunapee Bank, Millwork Masters, Ltd., Nathan Wechsler and Co., and Sheerr McCrystal Paulson Architecture provided generous support for the
2008 Seven to Save program.

The 2008 Seven to Save Listees are:

	The Church of the Holy Resurrection, Berlin This icon of the mixed ethnic heritage in the North Country overlooks the city of Berlin. Built in 1915 to serve Russian immigrants who worked in the logging industry, the conger-gation has dwindled to less than thirty and committed most of its limited resources to temporary ministry. A new plan to preserve and continue use of this iconic landmark is needed. Contact Pamela Laflamme, 603-752-8587 plaflamme@verizon.net
	George Kimball House, Canaan This early 19th century residence, owned by a founder of Noyes Academy, housed a group of African American students who were among the first to be educated at a pioneering integrated institution. The Canaan Historical Society is working with the current owner, also an educational institution, to explore how the school's needs for additional recreational space can be met while preserving this rare historic landmark. Contact Charles Townsend 603-632-7493 cltownsend@comcast.net
	Langdon Town Hall This 1803 landmark needs a substantial investment to address water penetration and structural problems. It has been used continuously for 205 years, and serves a variety of functions. It is one of only a few side entry town halls left in the state. The second floor, added in 1851 to provide worship space for the Universalist Society, is virtually unchanged. Leaders of this small town are eager for help. Contact Dennis McClary, 603-209-1788 dmcclary@sover.net
	Pandora Mill, Manchester This 158-year old structure is a familiar landmark to travelers on Interstate 93 and fondly remem-bered by fifty years of Pandora sweater buyers. Its distinctive architecture heralded the vision and accomplishments of Manchester Mills. Stabilization of the vacant structure is underway, and redevelopment plans are in process. Its massive size and condition and programmatic constraints present enormous challenges to its long-term survival. Contact: Maggie Stier, 603-224-2281, ms@nhpreservation.org
	Old Town Hall, Sunapee This unusual 19th century livery building needs a creative use and investment to survive. It originally housed horses and carriages rented to summer visitors and still contains a unique spiral horse ramp. From the 1920's to 2005, it served various town purposes -- fire station, courthouse, town offices and police station. Advocates hope a new mixed use can revitalize this prominent structure on the Sugar River at the gateway to Sunapee Harbor. Contact Mike Durfor, 603-763-2989 durfors@verizon.net
	Frye's Measure Mill, Wilton After 150 years as a woodenware mill and box shop, this complex property needs innovative ownership and new investment to survive. Harland Savage, Jr. and his father still produce wooden and Shaker-style boxes, but are struggling to maintain the mill, dam, ponds and outbuildings and continue its tradition of local manufacturing. Listed to the National Register in 1982, this is a rare survivor of New Hampshire's once-common rural mill heritage. Contact Harley Savage, 603-654-6581 harleysavage@comcast.net
	Metal Bridges, statewide Nearly fifty percent of these engineering landmarks have been closed to traffic over the last twenty years because of changing transportation needs and inadequate preservation strategies. There are only 63 wrought iron or steel truss bridges remaining in the state, and only 39 of these are still in use. Increased awareness by local decision makers, and state and federal attention to preservation solutions may help stem the tide of loss of these important links to the transportation milestones of the past. Contact James L. Garvin, 603-271-3483 james.garvin@dcr.nh.gov