On Mon, 31 Oct 1994, Museum of Science and Industry wrote:
 
> Our Assistant Registrar, Keith Gill, is doing a presentation at the
> upcoming MMC conference on moving large museum artifacts.  The Museum of
> Science and Industry has had a lot of experience moving large artifacts
> such as antique planes, cars, trains, a world war II submarine, and most
> recently, a 727 airplane.  Keith would like to provide a handout to the
> attendees listing rigging/moving companies in the midwest that have
> experience moving large or unusually shaped museum objects.  We have used
> Taft a lot -- but are interested in what companies are used in states
> other than Illinois.  Suggestions?  Thanks.
>
> Laura Graedel
> Archivist
> Museum of Science and Industry
>
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In Kansas City, we have used Belger Cartage to load/unload and install
large outdoor sculptures.  they have mobile cranes and other equipment
they will bring to the site.  Very capable, highly recommended, and
careful.
 
Doug Tilghman
Assistant Director
Spencer Museum of Art
U Kansas