Julie,

What about a glass or acrylic etching of the house's floor plan, with the
names of the donors on the relevant rooms or spaces? Or, if you want to
avoid hanging displays or labels on the walls, then what about a small
display case by the front desk/info counter/check-in area?
If you have the interest and/or budget for some tech, what about a tablet
or TV showcasing interviews, whether written or video, with the donors
discussing why the site was significant to them.
Just a few ideas!

Danielle Trynoski

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On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 7:34 AM, Julie Leone <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>  Stan Hywet is in the process of a capital campaign.  A portion of the
> funds raised will benefit some needed restoration work within our 65 room
> Manor House.   The administration understands that we cannot name or plaque
> individual rooms but they have started to approach me with the idea of
> installing a plaque in the entrance hall to the house that would be
> somewhat permanent in its presence and list all of the donors who gave
> funds towards the restoration efforts.
>
>
>
> I would prefer the plaque to be something that can be removed if needed
> (so not a heavy brass piece that needs to be bolted into the wall)  I am
> interested in seeing  examples other historic houses have used.  A vinyl
> banner or something printed on a light weight plastic or glass possibly?
>
>
>
> We are in the early phases of this discussion and my first priority is
> going to be to try to keep any signage out of the Manor House entirely.  I
> would just like to be able to offer some ideas to them in case I am
> resoundingly overruled so that they do not immediately run out and order
> something that then is permanently affixed to the wall.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Julie Leone
>
> Director of Museum Services/Curator
>
> Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
>
> 714 North Portage Path
>
> Akron, OH  44303-1399
>
> Main: 330-836-5533
>
> Direct: 330-315-3226
>
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>
>
> Open April through December, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is one of the most
> important remaining examples of an American Country Estate built during the
> Industrial Age at the turn of the twentieth century.  Stan Hywet was home
> to F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and
> his family.  www.stanhywet.org
>
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