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There IS a word. They are called "living history sites".
Harry
"I mind my belly most studiously, Sir, for I hold
that he who does not will scarce mind anything else."
- Samuel Johnson
Harry Needham, M.A., CFE, etc.
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----- Original Message -----
From: campbell <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: non-collecting facilities
> Why can't there be a new word for these institutions? They are
> definitely not just amusement parks. I would say that they are not
> exactly museums, either (as I would contend that if you don't have
> animals, you don't have a zoo). I think everyone would be much happier
> if we could define this institutional niche with a name (an accurate
> name) worthy of its often valuable and interesting efforts. Who better
> than the members of this list to do so?
>
> Chris Woodson wrote:
> >
> > k, I feel the need to respond to the "Disneyland" comment :o)
>
> --
> Timothy L. Campbell
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> http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/8189
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