23 Black Mountain Road
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
. . .keeping the past alive
These photos show the staging area for the installation of a new water line. A trench is being dug, and a trench box is being installed for the water hookup, with large rocks needing to be relocated. The excavation along the roadside of Town Hall is visible, and the final photo reveals significant rot in the building’s sill.
In these images, the construction site is making progress as additional cribbing is methodically installed to bolster the building’s center and projection room. Meanwhile, Stephen is busy marking out the paths for the new water lines, carefully plotting their route to ensure a seamless connection to the building. The scene captures a pivotal moment in the project’s steady transformation.
In these photos, the building is undergoing cribbing, a practical construction method that lifts and supports the structure, creating space underneath for essential work. Cribbing involves carefully stacking wooden beams or steel jacks in a stable, interlocking pattern, like a sturdy scaffold, to hold the building securely in place. This process has opened up access to the area beneath, allowing Doc Gillmore to plan the installation of a new water line. However, the team has encountered a challenge: large boulders hidden under the building, which could complicate the moving process and require creative solutions to move forward.
The construction site was active as equipment moved in to begin reshaping the area.
The project kicked off with the removal of several arborvitae, their green branches carefully cleared to make way for new development.
During the work, the crew made an interesting find: a relic from the Historical Society’s archives, uncovered during excavation,
adding a touch of historical significance to the project.
Nearby, Stephen was on the phone with the insurance company, sorting out details, while Gary Silvester skillfully operated his equipment,
positioning it for the next steps. The steady hum of machinery filled the air as the site took shape.
One photo shows the simple entrance to the projection room, hinting at its role in the ongoing work.
These pictures show that Gary Sylvester collaborates with Stephen Weeder to dismantle the basement ductwork. Construction equipment is being moved into place behind the Town Hall. The original windows are being removed to be replaced with historically accurate new ones.
These pictures show that the mighty tree is being skillfully carved to craft the perfect sill, while site work moves forward to establish the Town Hall's new location, setting the stage for an historic move!