Boathouse
Lawson's boat, No Hurry (1905) is one of only three made by the Electric Launch Company and was operated by two electric motors powered by 140 batteries. The other two boats were sold to Thomas Edison and Czar of Russia. It was purchased and returned to the Center in 1995 for permanent display and is in a state of ongoing restoration.  

The Boathouse, built in 1910 large enough to house and charge No Hurry, was inspired by one Jessie Lawson saw in Switzerland. She was specifically drawn to the romantic late 18th century/early 19th century lines of the Swiss chalet architectural style with its wide projecting roofs, gabled and with wide eves, and richly decorated facades. Desiring a practical and functional facility, Jessie commissioned a building on the cutting fashionable architectural edge of her time. Today it is particularly noticeable that while the walls are comprised of durable cast stone, the green tile on its roof is more ornate and came from Italy. Preliminary roof restoration work was done between 2010-2014. Roadside roof urgently needs renovation today.  Read more