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In 1975, the Lansingburgh Citizen's Council was given full access to the building by the school district.

The Council soon put together a proposal for the rehabilitation and restoration of the old Lansingburgh Academy so it could be used as an expanded branch of the Troy Public Library, and as a neighborhood arts center.

Also in 1975, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1976, the Council, under the auspices of the City of Troy, was awarded a $ 350, 000 grant for this project.

Work included a new roof, complete interior and exterior painting, new doors, a handicapped access ramp, new heating and air conditioning systems and extensive interior construction work.

The project was completed in 1980 and, after a brief stay at the Methodist Church, the library reopened in its new quarters.