MANCHESTER, NH— PROCON, one of New England’s leading design-build firms, and Easterseals New Hampshire have been named recipients of 2026 Preservation Achievement Awards from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for the rehabilitation, adaptive use, and compatible new construction of the Easterseals Military and Veterans Campus at Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin. The award was presented this evening at the Alliance’s annual awards celebration at the Concord City Auditorium.
Once listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places, the historic Webster Farm campus has been thoughtfully restored and reimagined as a residential and service hub for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders. The project brought multiple historic buildings back into active use, integrated compatible new construction, and incorporated solar energy and modern accessibility — all while honoring the character and heritage of the property.
For over 40 years, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance has supported communities across the state in saving and revitalizing critical historic landmarks, encouraging investment in community development, and communicating the social and economic benefits of preservation. Its annual awards program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses for excellence in restoration and stewardship, compatible new construction, rehabilitation and adaptive use, and leadership in public policy, education, and planning.
“These awards represent very exciting growth in the preservation movement,” said Jennifer Goodman, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. “There are such tremendous leaders and projects to be recognized, and the investment, creativity, and partnerships embodied in the winners is what we need to take on today’s challenges.”
“I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in us to steward this historic property,” said Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO of Easterseals NH & VT. “We’re proud of what has been restored, and we’re even more inspired by what this space will continue to offer the military, veterans, and first responder community.”
“Easterseals NH Military and Veterans Campus is exactly the kind of project that defines why we do this work,” said John Stebbins, CEO of PROCON. “Partnering with Easterseals NH to give these historic buildings new life — and a new purpose serving the men and women who have served us — has been an honor for our entire team. We’re grateful to the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for this recognition and proud to stand alongside Easterseals and the many partners who made it possible.”
About the Military and Veterans Campus at Webster Farm
The Easterseals NH Military and Veterans Campus at Webster Farm in Franklin provides housing, programs, and services for veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders. The campus rehabilitation combined sensitive historic restoration with new, energy-efficient construction to create a welcoming, accessible community while preserving the legacy of the property.