Commemorative Bricks at Old Town Hall
Somerset
Township, incorporated in 1856, served rural and village residents
until 1915 when the Village incorporated. Village founder Sam
Harriman named Somerset for his father’s birthplace in England. In
1886 Edward Mason, Harriman’s nephew, built the historic Town Hall
along Main Street. Both Town and Village Board of Directors held
meetings at this location.
The building had many uses and occupants over the
years. During the 1990's it was used mainly for storage and it fell
into disrepair. Old Town Hall renovation efforts began in
2005 and
the building opened for the sesquicentennial September of
2006.
Garden Project (Helen Landry Memorial Garden)
Volunteers
and local
organizations are working to create a small garden on the
grounds. Classic, symetrical flower beds are divided by
brick walkways.
The ordered beds were
inspired by parterre English
gardens of the
late 1800's. This garden project designed by Melissa Tuura-Johnson is
dedicated to the memory of Helen Landry. Plant
lables include
the common and botanical names so that visitors may learn
while they enjoy the beautiful setting.
Bricks order form
The
walkways of the garden are paved with 8" x 4” bricks.
You
can purchase a commemorative brick for $100 with
up to
three
lines of text. Names, businesses, events, sentiments,
families are some ideas for the inscription.
Additional
bricks may be purchased to continue the inscription;
$175 two bricks
$250 three bricks
You
are also invited to include an additional 8.5"x11"
document telling us
more about the brick, include a photo, give more detail, write out the
psalm, providing Somerset history that will be kept at the Old Town
Hall for visitors to referance. 
The bricks will be installed in batches of 20 and you will be notified when your brick is in the path. Bricks are insured and maintained by the Town of Somerset.
Proceeds help support maintenance of historic Town Hall and its garden. Just return the order form to Somerset Town Hall with your payment.
Please Note
Inscription may not be political, obscene, derogatory or inciteful in nature. The Town Board of Somerset within its sole discretion reserves the right to reject any language that it determines does not meet these criteria.
If you have additional questions contact Rita LawsonInformation not yet avalable.
