Civil War era Edgell Memorial Library located in Framingham Centre.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Annie Murphy, Executive Director of the Framingham History Center announced that she received word of a a $100,000 grant from American Express to restore the Edgell Memorial Library's windows.

Nearly 2.5 million people voted in the Partners In Preservation competition.

The Edgell Library placed 4th out of 25, with in an estimated 175,000 votes.

This is remarkable given our "dark horse" status among so many notable Boston institutions, including the Paul Revere house and the Aquarium.

The Framingham History Center is hosting the exhibition "Windows on Edgell's Past, Present, and Future" and will be open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, June 17th from 5 to 8 p.m.

For more info, visit the Framingham History Center online at: www.framinghamhistory.org

Edgell Memorial Library, Framingham MA

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