[MassHistPres] Weston Josiah Smith Tavern and Old Library

[Emily Innes]

The Town of Weston, through its Town Manager, is requesting Letters of
Interest regarding the adaptive reuse of the historic Josiah Smith
Tavern and the Town's Old Library. The Town is seeking redevelopment
partners who recognize the unique opportunity to bring new life to this
rare set of buildings that occupy a highly visible, park-like site along
the Boston Post Road at the edge of Weston's village center and its
expansive Town Green. 

 

A copy of the Request for Letters of Interest can be found at
http://weston.org under Request for Letters of Interest - Josiah Smith
Tavern and Old Library. Letters of Interest are requested for submittal
by 12:00 noon on December 14, 2011. A Request for Proposals will be
issued in early 2012.

The Town will consider proposals for purchase or long term lease of
either or both buildings. The Josiah Smith Tavern is a rare, original
18th century colonial tavern with additions and connected barn. A
contributing structure to the surrounding National Register district,
the tavern complex is subject to historic deed restrictions recognizing
its genuine character. In recent years, the Town has undertaken exterior
restoration of the buildings. The Tavern is unoccupied, and retains many
original and distinctive interior features. 

The Old Library is the original Weston Library, constructed in the late
1890's and expanded in the 1920's. The distinctive masonry structure was
designed in the English Revival style by a prominent resident architect
and is a contributing structure of the Historic District. The Town has
already committed nearly $1 million to complete a substantial
restoration and stabilization project which will restore the exterior
integrity of the building and address other issues in anticipation of
its reuse.

Emily Keys Innes | Administrative Assistant

t. 617.426.5050 | f. 617.426.5051

 

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