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In 1993, Memorial Hall Library and the Trustees of Memorial Hall Library undertook a front-entrance redesign project to return the building to front landscape and walkway design closer to the original 1920s entrance look and feel. Local landscape arctitect Peter Hornbeck and Andover architect Jane Griswold collaborated on the design which included native plantings, an oval brick patio and granite curbing. Project funding included individual and corporate private donors, Memorial Hall Library Trustee funds and state funds.  
In 1920, The Boston Missionary Society, a benevolent organization committed to aiding the physical and spiritual needs of the urban poor though a variety of programs including youth camps, founded Camp Andover on Pomp's Pond. Operated in partnership with F.H. Foster of Andover who donated the use of over sixty acres of land, the camp had the mission of providing outdoor recreational opportunities for city children. In 1934, the Camp relocated to Lake Winnisquam in Meredith, New Hampshire. Historical records and photographs of Camp Andover are held in the [http://www.congregationallibrary.org/finding-aids/CMS1031 Congregational Library and Archives] and Library in Boston.  


The front entrance project was originally part of a major 1987 renovation and addition project. Due to a state-funding budget shortfall, the front-entrance redesign project was not underway until  the summer of 1994.


[https://answers.mhl.org/images/c/c8/CampAndoverBostonGlobe.pdf ''Boston Boys and Girls Club in Andover Open Air Life Enjoyed on the Shores of Pomp's Pond Under City Missionary Society's Guidance'']


[[Image:MHL94RedesignArticles.jpg|thumb|...''Front Entrance Redesign Articles''.... click to enlarge|left]]
[https://answers.mhl.org/images/4/4f/ATM_06_04_1920_Camp_Andover_%281%29.png ''Camp Andover'' from the June 6, 1920 Andover Townsman]


[https://answers.mhl.org/images/4/46/ATM_7_13_34_CampAndoverMovedtoNewHampshire.png ''Camp Andover Moved to New Hampshire'' from the July, 13, 1934 Andover Townsman]
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In 1920, The Boston Missionary Society, a benevolent organization committed to aiding the physical and spiritual needs of the urban poor though a variety of programs including youth camps, founded Camp Andover on Pomp's Pond. Operated in partnership with F.H. Foster of Andover who donated the use of over sixty acres of land, the camp had the mission of providing outdoor recreational opportunities for city children. In 1934, the Camp relocated to Lake Winnisquam in Meredith, New Hampshire. Historical records and photographs of Camp Andover are held in the Congregational Library and Archives and Library in Boston.


Boston Boys and Girls Club in Andover Open Air Life Enjoyed on the Shores of Pomp's Pond Under City Missionary Society's Guidance

Camp Andover from the June 6, 1920 Andover Townsman

Camp Andover Moved to New Hampshire from the July, 13, 1934 Andover Townsman

--Stephanie (talk) 19:02, 14 January 2021 (EST)


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