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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> Subject:      Funding Rationale for Historic Houses
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> 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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