Julie Fix wrote:
>
> The Virginia Department of Historic Resources just completed a
> "Preservation Toolbox" that includes, in addition to a lot of other
> really good stuff, a booklet about the economic benefits of restoring
> historic buildings. It lists statistics of jobs generated in the
> community, tourist dollars to be expected, and other vital points. I am
> not sure if it is available yet for distribution, but they could provide
> you with the statistics if you contact them. I don't have an e-mail
> address, but the phone number is 804-367-2323.
>
> Julie Fix
> The Civil War Trust
> 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1120
> Arlington, VA 22201
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> > Reply To:     Museum discussion list
> > Sent:         Tuesday, March 10, 1998 11:38 AM
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> > Subject:      Funding Rationale for Historic Houses
> >
> > We are planning to restore our 1874 Victorian house museum and are
> > looking for
> > ammunition to convince the city which owns it and potential donors
> > that it's a
> > good investment of $1 million.  Any ideas for appropriate uses of a
> > historic
> > house museum that generate income or attendance would be helpful.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Ann Kiewel
> > The Holland Museum and
> > the Cappon House Museum
> > 31 W 10th St
> > Holland MI  49423
> > 616-394-1362
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I just talked to Debra Woodward at the Virginia Department of Historical
Resources.  She tells me the toolbox will be completed in June or July
and they will be more than happy to share.

Please don't call her, at least now.  She is very hoarse and struggled
to fill me in and was very nice about doing so.  She suggests writing
letters of interest so that they can respond when appropriate.
--
Bob Handy, Director
Brazoria County Historical Museum
100 East Cedar
Angleton, Texas 77515
(409) 864-1208
(409) 864-1217 (Fax)
http://www.bchm.org