We are constructing a climate-controlled, special collections room in the basement of the Stewart Library Building. The room is designed to provide conditions that will preserve books and documents. Three things that harm preserved items are temperature, humidity, and sun light. As a well insulated, sealed unit, the room will…
The construction of a climate-controlled, special collections room in the basement is a major part of the Levi M. Stewart Private Library Museum Project. The room will house most of Mr. Stewart’s book collection and artifacts. Historic elements of the Public Library collection and Town documents and records will also…
Maine Preservation is a statewide historic preservation organization, based in Yarmouth, working to promote and preserve historic places and strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of Maine communities. In a ceremony at the Portland Country Club in Falmouth on November 7, 2017 Maine Preservation presented Honor Awards to sixteen projects…
Available in the Corinna Town Office The Stewart Library Building Preservation Group prints of the Stewart Library Building are for sale in the Corinna Town Office. All proceeds go to the Stewart Building Preservation Fund. NOTECARDS and CHRISTMAS CARDS Pack of 6 for $5.00 FRAMED PRINTS Summer or Winter Large…
The Stewart Library Building Preservation Group will host an informational meeting at the Stewart Library Building in Corinna on October 7 at 2:00 PM. Join us for an update on the progress of preserving and renovating the building. All are invited. We will thank our donors, describe progress so far,…
At the Corinna Union Academy Alumni Banquet (August 19) the Stewart Library Building Preservation Group will offer for sale two sizes of Summer and Winter prints of the Stewart Library Building. All proceeds go to the Stewart Building Preservation Fund. 11 X 17 1 Framed print – $15 1 Print…
Early on in the process of preserving the Stewart Library Building we knew its long term sustainability would depend on providing money to help the Town of Corinna maintain the building into the future. One of the goals the Stewart Library Building Preservation Group set was to establish an endowment…
Many people felt that the new entrance walkway needed a railing. While it is not required by code because that walk itself is ADA compliant, this adds comfort and a level of safety along the steep rise up from the St. Albans Road level. The metal is constructed to echo…
The noisy unit heaters that hung from the ceiling are gone. They have been removed from the auditorium. The new HVAC system will start up next week.
The Private Library project is coming along. Of all the work done on the Stewart Library Building this has been the most complex, requiring many decisions along the way. We hope to see the construction and display portion complete and open to the public in a few months. This photo…