Windows Fundraising

The eyes are windows
to the soul.
Your posterity can be matched to that of
the Westerly Armory.

WINDOWS – how important they are to the character of any building – to admit light, to protect from the elements, to permit cool breezes and fresh air to enter.

The historic Westerly Armory was built in 1901 with a large number of windows. In the 1970s, those in the head house (front of Armory) were replaced with metal-framed thermopane windows. These windows have since failed. The windows in the drill shed (back of Armory) are original but are badly in need of restoration so they can open, close, and secure the building properly. Windows are the last major phase of exterior restoration at the Armory. The project will cost approximately $100,000. Would you help this building which represents sacrifices of many made for our freedom.

Why restore the Armory and what does it do? The Armory supports community groups, veterans, education, and the arts. It is:

1) a growing museum of both community and military memorabilia

2) home to The Westerly Band (oldest active civic band in the nation) and their historic library and museum

3) a cultural & social center (rentable)

4) home to the Youth Leadership in Historic Preservation program

5) base for Red Cross emergency respondents

6) largest memorial to both current & past service members in South County.

If you assist in this project, a window of your choice can be named for you or your family, a loved one, a business, or a memorial. Inscription ideas are shown below as is a list of the Armory’s windows. Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis. And remember – your gift is tax deductible. For more information, call 401-596-8554 or see www.westerlyarmory.com .

The Westerly Armory Windows for Sale
as of March 15, 2008

Prices are based on the visibility of the window.
Generally, more people can see the higher priced windows.

See sample plaque inscriptions below this chart.

Window Location	Donation	# Sold
High central tower (highest point), 7 arched windows	$250 each	4 sold; 3 left
2^nd floor band room, 9 arched windows	$500 each	Sold out
2^nd floor band room, 3 arrow loops	$200 each	Sold out
2^nd floor, museum room, 5 arched windows	$500 each	Sold out
2^nd floor, museum room, 3 arrow loops	$200 each	Sold out
2^nd floor office, 3 arched windows	$500 each	Sold out
2^nd floor office, 2 arrow loops	$200 each	2 left
2^nd floor, band library & museum, 2 arched windows	$500 each	Sold out
Stairway, 2 large windows	$750 each	Sold out
1^st floor kitchen, 2 windows	$250 each	Sold out
1^st floor staff room (museum room & office), 9 windows	$1,000 each	Sold out
1^st floor, staff room, 1 arrow loop	$200	Sold out
1^st floor, 1 arched side door window	$1,500	Sold out
1^st floor ladies room, 3 windows	$200 each	2 sold; 1 left
1^st floor, men’s room, 2 windows	$200 each	Sold out
1^st floor, men’s room, 1 arrow loop	$100	Sold out
Drill shed, 38 windows	$500 each	17 sold; 21 left
Drill shed, 2 arrow loops in hall	$200 each	Sold out
Drill shed two closets (4 arrow loops each = 8 total)	$150 each	7 left

Two sample window plaques:

Dedicated to

the members of Battery A

705^th AAA Gun Bn

Korean War Veterans

1950-1952

In memory of our parents

Robert A. & Lillabelle Wilcox

and

Joseph H. & Lucy M. Potter

Given by

Joseph H. & Carol J. Potter

Stop in at the Armory to select your window and list your inscription,
or send your inscription, window choice, and check to:

Westerly Armory Restoration, Inc.

P.O. Box 614

Westerly, RI 02891

Call (401) 596-8554
for further information.