April 13, 7pm Event: Concord’s Gasholder from 1888 to the Future
Explore the 1888 Gasholder’s history through video, images, and discussion with an expert panel.
The Concord Historical Society and the N.H. Preservation Alliance present “Concord’s Gasholder from 1888 to the Future” on April 13th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Featuring the history of gas, recent stabilization work, and future possibilities for the 2-acre site, the program will include a short video by John Gfroerer, new and historic images, and opportunities for discussion. Special guests include Liberty-New Hampshire president Neil Proudman, preservation consultant Elizabeth Durfee Hengen, N.H. Preservation Alliance executive director Jennifer Goodman and special projects consultant Althea Barton.
The Walker Lecture Series is a proud sponsor of this event.
Concord Historical Society events are held at the Kimball Jenkins Carriage House, 266 N. Main, Concord, NH. Event details at www.ConcordHistoricalSociety.org. Registration suggested by clicking here.
Project advocates welcome community dialogue about possible future activities at the Gasholder property.
The Preservation Alliance led the emergency stabilization effort for the last-of-its-kind landmark, assembling a team of nationally recognized engineering and construction experts to complete the work. Completed this past fall, the emergency stabilization work represents a major step toward preserving the vulnerable structure. The Preservation Alliance continues to advance an effort to help position the dormant site for new activity and redevelopment as a catalyst for revitalization of the city’s southern gateway.
In 2020, Concord Mayor Jim Bouley launched an ad-hoc committee to discuss the Gasholder’s future after owner Liberty-New Hampshire suggested its demolition. Armed with preliminary feasibility analysis supported in part by the City, the Preservation Alliance worked with Liberty and the City to develop an incremental, conceptual plan for its preservation and redevelopment.
View detailed drawings and photos of the Gasholder on our History page. Explore the FAQs to find out how the Gasholder worked and learn more about the latest news and visions for the future.
Your comments and questions about the history and future of the Gasholder and the Save Our Gasholder campaign are welcome. Email projects@nhpreservation.org and put Gasholder in the subject line or call the Preservation Alliance at (603) 224-2281.