As part of our Featured Artist program in partnership with the Leach Library, we are proudly hosting the Londonderry Historical Society’s display of images of historical sites in town. Titled “Then and Now,” this exhibit is visible on easels set up in front of the large windows along the perimeter of the large reading room. Thank you to the Historical Society and Sandy Dahlfred for curating this exhibit, which may be of special interest to lifelong Londonderry residents and fans of our beautiful local architecture.
Showcasing Our COMMUNITY’s History
Gray Goose Gift Shop, now Daycare Center on Young Rd (built 1890s, photographed 1980)
Have you ever wondered what our old buildings looked like in the past? Step into a time capsule and check out photos of town treasures like the Grange #44, Mack Barn, Morrison House, Coach Stop, and Mayflower Grange. Can you guess which of these buildings is the oldest? Hint: it’s an 18th-century farmhouse that is now a historical museum.
The Londonderry Historical Society has an extensive collection of old photographs, many of which have been published in books such as Images of America: Londonderry. The collection on display at the Leach Library through the end of January includes nine images of historic sites in town. All of them were taken in the twentieth century, and all of the buildings still stand today. Inset within each image is a picture of the building as it appears in 2023.
The Historical Society hopes that these images will strike a note of familiarity with viewers and instill a sense of pride in our special places and a commitment to preserving them.
Apply to Display Your Work
The Londonderry Arts Council has recently revamped their application process and guidelines for the Featured Artist program. If you’re interested in displaying your work at the Leach Library, please view these details and apply here. To date, we have hosted painters, illustrators, photographers, writers, jewelry makers, and others, and are open to all mediums.