1. The Gould Memorial Library is in Danger of Disrepair

As a New York Times article in November 2015 pointed out, the Gould Memorial Library is in need of restoration and is in danger of disrepair. It was named in March 2016 was named as one of the “Seven to Save” on the Preservation League of New York State’s Endangered Property List. It is estimated that more than $50 million may be needed for its restoration.

Architect Stanford White’s great-grandson, Samuel G. White, is chairing a group called Save Gould Memorial Library to study what is needed for a restoration to happen and raise funds.

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