The owner of the landmark Concord Gasholder building, Liberty Utilities, is planning on securing a demolition permit for the c. 1888 structure by the end of the year, and the Preservation Alliance is working with the Liberty and the City of Concord to find a redevelopment solution that saves this rare survivor
Read MoreThis distinctive round brick building with its tilting cupola, a landmark along I-93, has been neglected for decades. Current owner Liberty Utilities plans to apply for a demolition permit by the end of this year. Redoubling efforts to find an alternative, a city committee is exploring preservation and reuse options to save this rare survivor from the days of gas lighting. It is considered the last of its kind in the country, with its inner gas storage mechanisms intact.
Read More