Kaiser Library, Kathmandu

East elevation.

Here is the official press release of the US government that announced its financial support to the restoration of Kaiser Library.
https://np.usembassy.gov/u-s-government-supports-restoration-kaiser-mahal-palace-char-narayan-temple-august-11-2017/

U.S. Government Supports Restoration of Kaiser Mahal Palace and Char Narayan Temple | U.S. Embassy in Nepal August 11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Following the worldwide competition, two grants are awarded to the Impact Foundation and the Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT) to support the restoration...

Wonderful to know that Kaiser Library is one of the few sites chosen by the US government globally to provide financial support for restoration.
http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2017-08-13/us-embassy-extends-support-for-heritage-restoration.html

US Embassy extends support for heritage restoration The US Embassy will extend financial support totalling $500,000 (Rs50 million) for the restoration of Kaiser Mahal Palace and Char Narayan Temple at Patan Durbar Square.

The lawn to the east of the library is now nice and clean, thanks to the efforts of these energetic youths.

A new beginning, a new hope for the forgotten library. The Nepalese people is greatly indebted to the American people and the government for this act of kindness.
https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/us-fund-restoration-kaiser-mahal/

US to fund restoration of Kaiser Mahal The US embassy has announced this year’s recipients of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.

The forgotten heritage.

The neglected heritage.

The Neoclassical

Photo by Alina Tamrakar

Gaping cracks in many parts of the build remain unattended till today.

The day after the 2015 earthquake.