When we visited the Library in July, we were
also on a mission to locate some of the wood
that was kiln-dried by our neighbor, Roger.
We had to call Roger once we got to the
library because we weren't quite sure
what we were looking for. He said it is
very large and would be some type of
table. Copper Beech wood.
Come to find out there are several
pieces and we probably didn't see
all of them.
We found this large table in a room where
a video was playing. The great great grandson
of Theodore Roosevelt was talking in the
background about the tree that his great
great grandfather planted in 1895 at his
home in New York. The tree was removed
in 2019.
The room stays dark with the video and
recording but you can tell the plank of
wood is beautiful. For now, you can walk
around and touch it, which I did.
My hubby says, I wonder how long that
will last before they chain it off.
As you exit the library and head towards
the restaurant there is a slab of the
Copper Beach Wood on display.
Here is an article on the Architect
(you can read info on the copper beech
tree wood towards the end under
"Salvaging the Past".
The rocking chairs were fabulous.
Pretty cool, to have a local connection
to the library. I hope Roger and his family
make a visit some day.
