Project Information
Amherst Historical Society & Museum Structural & Feasibility Study
Amherst
22351
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Currently, the Historical Society is housed in the Strong House, which is not insulated or equipped with climate control to preserve the 1,500 plus artifacts stored onsite, and does not have the structural integrity to allow visitors on the second floor (only one or two staff people are allowed in the same room due to inadequate structural loading of the house).   
 The project is the first step necessary to preserve and possibly expand the Society’s collection.  The study is to determine:
 
 •    The structural integrity of the Strong house, as well as its ability to withstand the impacts of any improvements—a rear addition, foundation work, etc.
 •    The size, configuration and cost of a climate-controlled storage facility for the collection.
 •    Construction cost estimates, including the ability of the Historical Society to fundraise.
Project in progress
05-11-2011
Project Category
      Yes  
Project Details
Housing Units
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0
Acres
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0
0
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0
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CPA Funding
$0
$0
$0
$35,000
$0
$35,000
$0
0
 
$0
Other Funding Sources Leveraged
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Project Cost
$35,000
$0
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