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Figure VII.3. The Bull Barn.with a description of the condition of the building,the potential Wells Reserve program uses andneeds are indicated. Through renovations and construction,the buildings on the Life Estate could beadapted to serve the needs of education, research,and stewardship programs.Manure Shed (circa 1905)This building was restored after the Wells Reservewas established. Although it is in good condition,the CAP Report indicated it will require periodicpainting and new shingles, and may need cracks inthe foundation repaired. Currently, Life Estate tenantsallow the Reserve to use this facility as storage.This is the most appropriate use for this building.Sheep Barn (circa 1890-1900)This barn did not receive exterior preservation workafter Wells Reserve was designated and needsimmediate work to prevent further deterioration.The sheep barn is used by Life Estate tenants forstorage. The CAP Report indicated the building isin fair to good condition, but the exterior finishesare in need of repair. The roof needs to be replacedand reshingled. Some clapboards need to bereplaced and the cupola needs to be repaired. Thebuilding also needs to be painted.The Sheep Barn can fulfill several facility needsof the Reserve. Options include: A 30 to 40-seatclassroom and public gathering place—this isWells Reserve’s most pressing facility need for theeducation programs. The Sheep Barn could also beused as the future home of the Coastal ResourceLibrary, which is currently in the renovated sectionof the dairy barn. This would allow Wells Reserveto expand its library, and enable the Reserve toconvert the current library space into a staff and/orpublic meeting room.Farmer’s Cottage and Wood Shed(circa 1830-1850)The Farmer’s Cottage serves as the residence of oneof the descendants of the Lord family, who haspartially renovated and winterized the facility. Ithas the potential to serve as summer accommodationsfor visiting scientists or as caretaker quartersonce the Life Estate term ends. The CAP Reportindicated the cottage exterior is in good condition,but the roof needs to be reshingled and a variety ofstructural repairs are required to keep the buildingsound.The wood shed, a barn-like structure adjacent tothe farmer’s cottage, is in fair condition. It is usedfor storage by the Life Estate tenants. The CAPReport indicated it needs to be painted and reshingled.It also needs some clapboards replaced andsome structural repairs. Its best use will continueto be for a residence, either for the caretaker or forvisiting investigators. It could also be adapted tooffice spaces.56 Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Killing House (early 1900’s)This small structure is in good condition and ismaintained regularly by a member of the Lordfamily who uses it as a summer cottage. It couldbe used as a summer living space at the end ofthe Life Estate term, and has the potential to bewinterized. The CAP Report indicated it needsroof work, including reshingling and reflashingaround the chimney. This structure would be idealas housing for a visiting investigator (and his or herspouse) while they work on research, education, orstewardship projects at the Wells Reserve. It couldalso be used for additional office space.Chick Brooder Building / LittleResidence (circa 1916)This one-time chicken-rearing facility was renovatedin the 1930’s and is used as a summer residenceby a member of the Lord family. It could beused as a summer living space at the end of the LifeEstate term, and has the potential to be winterized.The building is in good condition, according to theCAP Report, though some work needs to be doneto reduce moisture in the interior. Like the KillingHouse, this structure would be ideal as housingfor one visiting investigator (and his or her spouse)while he or she works on research, education, orstewardship projects at the Reserve. It could alsobe used for additional office space.Bull Barn and Silo (early 1900’s)The largest building on the Life Estate is currentlyused for storage by the Lord family. The clapboards,windows, doors, and other exterior features areweathered and showing signs of disrepair. Theroof allows rain and snowmelt in at one location.The CAP Report indicated the building is in goodcondition, but the roof needs to be reshingled andongoing repairs and maintenance are needed.The Bull Barn is the most versatile building onthe Life Estate. It could meet the facility needs ofthe research and education programs. Future usescould include the following: 1) An interpretiveexhibit hall. 2) A multi-purpose classroom withFigure VII.4. The Sheep Barn.spaces for 30 to 40 people and an area for specimenstudy. 3) A new location of the Coastal ResourceLibrary. Currently it is in the renovated section ofthe Dairy Barn. Its move to the Bull Barn wouldallow the Wells Reserve to convert the currentlibrary space to a staff and/or public meeting space.4) A seawater lab and a chamber for live organismstudy for research.Auto Garages (1907/1920’s)The structure of these buildings is sound, but exteriorsare in disrepair. Clapboards, windows, sills, andother features need replacement and the buildingsneed painting. Used for storage by the Lord family,the most likely future use of these buildings is forstorage. The Wells Reserve is in need of a place tostore its vehicles and maintenance equipment – thegarages are perfect for this use.Brooder HouseThis shed-like structure is used for storage by theLord family, and the most likely future use is forstorage. The CAP Report indicated the house is infair condition, but many clapboards need replacementand the building needs painting. This structurewill be used for storage.Other BuildingsThere are several outbuildings on the Life Estate.The Log Cottage is owned outright by the Lordfamily, and will be removed from the propertywhen the Life Estate agreement expires. There isManagement Plan: Facilities and Construction57
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments..
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Page 32 and 33: III. Wells NERR SettingPhysical Set
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Page 67 and 68: ◊Make facilities available to par
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Page 77 and 78: Figure VIII.2. An artist at work by
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Page 103 and 104: ◊◊◊◊◊Protect pristine hab
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Conservation EasementThe Wells Rese
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AppendicesAppendix A: Memoranda of
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Appendix Ecomponents of the Program
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Appendix F: FederalRegulations—NE
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