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08/02/2010 8:59 pm
In case you haven't heard the good news via "The Sternline Telegraph", WE DID IT! Yes, the Howard Steamboat Museum's two year long, first ever capital campaign fund goal was reached! Thanks to a matching grant from the Ogle Foundation, the museum was challenged to raise $500,000 -- NOT an easy task in these times of economic strife! Owing to the incredible generosity of some 200 organizations and individuals, plus the diligent work of the board, fundraising committee, staff and others, the fund actually exceeded the million dollar mark - by $50,000!
This funding will make it possible to address infrastructure issues of the 115 year old mansion such as adding a state of the art fire detection and suppression system (we hope never to have a repeat of the 1971 fire!), a zoned climate control system to provide central air and heat throughout the three story, 22 room edifice, energy efficient repairs and renovations to windows, etc. Also included will be the stabilization of the laundry house, acquiring storage space for artifacts (MUCH needed!) and a multitude of small projects on the "to do" list!
The projects will begin very soon and are slated to be completed by December, 2011. At this writing, we expect the museum to remain open during the renovations. Come see us!
MANY THANKS to ALL who have made this dream come true! Hallelujah!!!
"Curator Keith"
08/02/2010 9:05 pm
Yeah! Congratulations! I've got a little project that some expert help is needed on....
08/02/2010 9:10 pm
wow great Job Keith! somebody is doing something very well. Well I sure hope it stays that way.
08/02/2010 9:27 pm
Oh and hey Keith I'm also looking for info on a Pilot named Jeremia L Mason first issued license in 1876 and is from WV or Va.
09/02/2010 9:23 am
Congrats, Keith and to the Howard Steamboat Museum!!
Carmen
09/02/2010 2:18 pm
As usual, the Howard does it...
We've used the phrase, 'the little museum that does' on occasion - referring to the many learning/enrichment/social activities it provides, eg: Chautauqua, River Ramblings, book signings. Now we can add 'the little museum that could, and did' to the lexicon. One of the nice things about raising this money through many donors and relatively small gifts will allow the Howard to not be 'beholden' to a big corporate donor, and to continue to serve the common public interests. So bring on Chautauqua and Capt. Carl Henry's August River Ramblings program and all the other 2010 activities with a great sense of pride!
09/02/2010 7:53 pm
Congratulations to a top notch group of people who have gone above and beyond again for the preservation of our River History!
Looking forward to seeing the progress this year at all the wonderful events the museum puts on! Hope to see alot of my river friends at the Chautauqua and at River Ramblings, too!
Travis