The carved oak front door to the Lincoln Public Library has been restored to its 19th-century glory. Over the decades, the sun had stripped the finish from the wood, and a recently installed plexiglass storm door did not add to its visual appeal. “It was really in very poor shape,” said library trustee Peter Sugar.
A restoration painter stripped the wood, replaced some of the moldings and refinished everything, so now the door looks much as it did more than 125 years ago. The library, designed by noted Boston architect William G. Preston, was built using a $27,000 donation from Lincoln resident George Grosvenor Tarbell.
Does anyone actually use this door?
We’ve used it on Memorial Day, when the ceremony is out on the lawn in front.
This is wonderful. And thank you to those who made this possible-it is part of our history and a reminder of the generosity of many Lincoln residents, over the centuries. Our town center is especially blessed with these gifts-the library, Bemis Hall, Pierce House, and the land for the Town Common and original town Meeting House, donated by the Flint family. We are blessed.
How very beautiful! As an out-of-town visitor, and the spouse of a Tarbell descendent, I am impressed by the care that Lincoln residents dedicate to this iconic building that continues to serve the entire town so well.