how we turned this historic home into a library

Welcome to the new Clifton Branch Library

Ground was broken for the renovation of the former Parkview Manor on April 21, 2014.

By mid-May, many of the interior walls

were stripped and ready for work.

June, 2014 ‒ the original Solarium walls and porch are removed.

July, 2014 ‒ Work begins on the future elevator.

July, 2014 ‒ Excavation begins for the elevator pit.

August, 2014 ‒ The geothermal wells for the HVAC system are drilled.

September, 2014 ‒ New foundation walls are installed.

October, 2014 ‒ Masons work to install concrete blocks on the exterior.

November, 2014 ‒ The basement is a sea of new wires, pipes, and tubing.

December, 2014 ‒ The drywall is

complete and the walls and roof framing for the new Solarium are

in place.

January, 2015 ‒ Ductwork is in place and the interior wood staining begins.

January, 2015 ‒ The glass is installed for the new rear entry doors and transom.

January, 2015‒ A plasterer makes repairs to the ceiling in the adult reading room.

January, 2015 ‒ Wall tile is installed in the basement restrooms

February, 2015 ‒ The after-hours holds lockers are installed.

February, 2015 ‒ The new individual study rooms in the basement have paint and doors.

February 2015 ‒ Drinking fountains are in place and a kitchenette is now a feature of the

large meeting room.

March, 2015 ‒ The concrete crew begins to form the sidewalk.

March, 2015 ‒ The Solarium walls are finished and the windows are installed.

April, 2015 ‒ The wood flooring is sanded, stained, and sealed.

April, 2015 ‒ Gravel is spread before the laying of new asphalt.

April, 2015 ‒ The steel stair structure for the second floor emergency exit is assembled.

April, 2015 ‒ New landscaping is planted around the parking lot.

April, 2015 ‒ A wood carver installs a custom-made missing piece on the

original fireplace mantel.

Early May, 2015 ‒ Shelving is added in the basement and solarium is completed.

May 27, 2015 – Everything is ready for customers!

Welcome to the new Clifton Branch Library! Please explore the building and enjoy complimentary

refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of the Public Library.