I am writing to the recipents of the list Museum-L to seek advice on the restoration of an old Opera House in Ohio. In 1886 the Village of Hayesville constructed their village office building with an Opera House on the second floor. Today this building still exists and includes all of the original scenery, seats, staging and decorations still in place on the second floor, now closed to the public. My question is what advice would you offer to a potential group of concerned citizens interested in bringing new life to this old space? I might add that 20 years ago a renovation was carried out to clean and repaint this space which has helped to prevent its decay. Any suggestions would be appreciated. David Roepke Ashland University Archives Ashland University Ashland, Ohio 44805 Phone 419-289-5433 Email [log in to unmask]