Switzerland County Historical Museum and Society, Vevay, IN www.switzcomuseums.org Federal C.A.P. Survey by Jennifer Hein
Aug 20, 2015
Switzerland County Historical Museum and Society, Vevay, IN www.switzcomuseums.org Federal C.A.P. Survey by Jennifer Hein
Historical Museum Signs
Welcome & Hours Posted
Marketing Important to have obvious donation boxes
Bookstore Merchandising Area
Function- Good Handicap Access door closure issue
Research Space, Office & Kitchen in RHM and a temporary meeting area in HM
Archives Storage & Office
Functional Areas that need Improved
Staff
Community Archives
Collection Business & Industry on the River
Education about the History of the River
Lifestyle-
Agricultural Industry - Farming
Lifestyle- Historic Buildings Functional Beauty
Early River Transportation
Military- Civil War & WWI
Military- WWII & Recent
Initial Collection
Pioneer Life - Equipment & Tools
RHM Archives, Library & Office
RHM Preservation & Storage Processes
RHM Storage in Process
RHM Storage on 2nd Floor
Archive & Accessions in Best RHM Storage
Mixed Use Function ?
HM Closet and Base Cabinet Storage
Metal in Storage Before & After
Lighting - window covers
Lighting – Windows that need covers
Lighting sources
Switzerland County Events, Festival & Holiday Events
Outdoor Historic Areas with Bell
Share Tourism ads and signage with Fair & City events
Future Group Plans with Living History Site
This review was funded by the Smithsonian Heritage Preservation CAP 2008 Grant
A conservation assessment survey was conducted for the museum in July 2008 by
Preventive Conservator, Jennifer Hein
For the
Switzerland County Historical Society and Museums
208-210 East Market St., Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3560
www.switzcomuseums.org
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