The Currier Museum purchases historic Chandler House
The main floor of the house preserves impressive stained glass windows, original wallpaper, and fine wood carving.
MANCHESTER, NH
.-The Currier Museum of Art announced that it has completed the purchase of the George Byron Chandler House, an architectural treasure from the late 19th century that sits across the street from the museum. The Chandler House is one of the most beautiful Victorian houses in New Hampshire but has been almost unknown, said Stephen Duprey, president of the museums board of trustees. We can now begin the challenging job of restoring the house so that it can be enjoyed by the community.
STRASBURG â After 11 years of owning the Hotel Strasburg, owner Sam Saliba is planning to sell the property â if he can find the right owner. I m trying to find the right person, Saliba said, noting that if he can t, there s no guarantee he will sell it.
One of the reasons for the sale is because of his special needs son, Saliba said during a recent phone interview. Another is the pandemic and its impact on the tourism industry.
With his focus on his son, Saliba said he hasn t been able to put his heart and soul into running the operation, which he said is needed during the pandemic. Without that effort, the safety of people and 100% satisfaction of customers can be jeopardized, he said.