Jackson Historical Society
23 Black Mountain Road
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
. . .keeping the past alive
Town Hall Gets ready to Move!
Just one week before the big move, these photos capture the bustling preparation of the roadbed, paving the way for the Town Hall’s grand journey to its new home!
Get ready for a front-row seat to an extraordinary event! T hese vibrant photos capture the iconic Town Hall as it is carefully positioned on a custom-built roadbed, primed for its big move. Witness the precision and expertise of Gary Sylvester and his dedicated team as they orchestrate this historic operation with flawless coordination and move the cribbing to the new home of the Town Hall. Leslie Schomaker and Stephen Weeder take the spotlight, showing their skill and pride in moving the Town Hall to its new home. The thrilling videos dive deeper, showcasing the meticulous preparations and heart-pounding test runs as the Town Hall glides along the roadbed, marking a monumental moment in the town’s history!
Foundation, Electrical Work, and Dollies!
Construction is still buzzing at the site of the Town Hall! The foundation is taking shape as flooring and footings are filled in with precision. Meanwhile, New Hampshire Electric Coop is hard at work relocating utilities to power up the new location. Fidium is on the scene, expertly splicing fiber optic cables to ensure the building is connected to the outside world. Inside, the building’s interior is fortified with sturdy bracing, and dollies are in place, ready to roll this project toward its exciting new home!
Work Continues on Preparing the Site
New England Electric has rolled onto the scene with a surge of energy, weaving a network of electrical wires through freshly laid conduit with precision and purpose. The momentum of the project hit a snag when a massive boulder emerged from the earth, halting progress like a silent sentinel. Undeterred, the team summoned heavy-duty equipment, its mechanical roar echoing across the site as it tackled the rocky obstacle head-on. Captivating videos catch the action, showcasing the skilled crew in motion and revealing a transformed site, reshaped and ready for the next chapter of this electrifying project.
These vibrant snapshots capture the bustling transformation of the site as crews gear up to install the conduit, with meticulous prep work unfolding along the roadside. NH Electric is making its important moves. In an unprecedented twist, traffic was halted in downtown Jackson perhaps for the first time ever to make way for this exciting project!
Steel Beams Arrive!—First Week of June
This marks a dramatic transformation at the Town Hall! The structure has been triumphantly lifted off its foundation, with the mighty steel beam now proudly in place. Even the chimney has undergone a thrilling metamorphosis, boldly cut through and detached from its base, marking an audacious new chapter in the building's saga!
These stunning pictures capture an exciting leap forward in construction! The foundation is being expertly filled in, laying a rock-solid base, while massive steel beams are rolling onto the site with a dramatic flair. The jack control system is orchestrating a high-stakes ballet, deftly guiding the steel beam under the building as it’s delicately maneuvered into its perfect position!
Check out these awesome shots of Gary Sylvester in action, expertly tweaking the compressor to fine-tune the hydraulic jack. He’s getting that massive beam perfectly aligned beneath the building like a pro. The final picture? It’s a killer close-up of the jack snugly positioned right under the beams, ready for the big lift!