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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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Does it attract visitors from out of town?  Do they spend money in local
restaurants, motels and campgrounds?  If not, can you promise that it
can be used for such.

Look at our website.  It is there because in part, it attracts visitors.
Really!
--
Bob Handy, Director
Brazoria County Historical Museum
100 East Cedar
Angleton, Texas 77515
(409) 864-1208
(409) 864-1217 (Fax)
http://www.bchm.org