The creation of "New Hampshire's Temple of History", 1900-1911 Historical New Hampshire / James L. Garvin.

Title:

The creation of "New Hampshire's Temple of History", 1900-1911 Historical New Hampshire / James L. Garvin.

Author:

Garvin, James L.

Call Number:

977.8 N5321h

Publication Information:

Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 2011.

Physical Description:

p. 90-113.

Source:

Vol. 65, No. 2 (Fall 2011) Historical New Hampshire.

Description:

The article examines the history and construction of the building housing the New Hampshire Historical Society and its library. Emphasis is given to the philanthropic efforts of expatriate industrialist Edward Tuck and educator William Cleaves Todd, as well as the work of railroad executive Benjamin Ames Kimball with the building committee. Problems surrounding the use of granite in the structure's architectural design created by architect Guy Lowell are outlined. Other topics discussed include the use of marble, the building contract offered to the Central Building Company, and the construction of a rotunda.

Language:

English.

Subjects:

Historic buildings New Hampshire. , Architecture. , Buildings Design and construction.

Locations:

Concord (N.H.) Architecture.

People:

Tuck, Edward, 1842-1938. , Todd, William C., 1823-1903. , Kimball, Benjamin Ames, 1833-1920.

Organizations:

New Hampshire Historical Society.

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