Stone and Metal Siding going up!

The metal siding is made of stainless steel and the color is added with a special process that’s etched on to the metal which creates beautiful variations and texture.

Construction Progress

Construction continues, check out these photos and this interactive panorama of the Library space!

Construction Begins!

Some photos of the ongoing construction work.

Updated design drawings.

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More work on the museum displays.

In a previous post, we showed initial illustrations of the three main interpretive themes for the museum: Benny Benson and the Alaska Flag, Iditarod Trail, and Mile 0 the start of the AK Railroad. These revisions of the design add more content to help people even better visualize what they might look like (including trying to get grant reviewers excited). We're really jazzed about the rich story of seward….mile zero for a whole bunch of Alaskan history!

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Public Presentation Coincided with Library's 80th Anniversary

The Seward Library celebrated its 80th Anniversary on November 30th!  On that day, a public presentation was also given to the community on the progress of the plans for the new Library and Museum Project.  See updates below.

Examples of Museum Displays

Below are three examples of museum displays, with the main themes of the Iditarod, the Alaska Rail Road, and Benny Benson and the State Flag.  These sketches are to be included as part of a packet for various grant applications and funding effort.

 Benny Benson and the State Flag:

the Iditarod:

the Alaska Rail Road: