Auburn, Maine, library
The Auburn, Maine, public library, built in 1903. Status: Still in use as library. The Auburn library is about to undergo a major renovation and expansion. The design is intended to ensure that the addition is compatible with the historic building. According to the library's building committee: "The result is a remarkable blending of the new with the old, providing truly functional, modern space while preserving the architectural beauty and integrity of Auburn's best-loved building."