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1984 – Museum renovation begins

34612 BILL LUND/THE CHRONICLE

EXCERPT FROM OCT. 5, 1994 – Last week, volunteers from the Creswell Historical Society tore down the chimney of the Creswell Historical Museum, marking the first phase of remodeling for the 105-year-old building.
The restoration of the museum, which also houses the Creswell Chamber of Commerce office, will involve pouring a new foundation, replacing the roof, installing a new heating system and wheelchair ramp, and replacing the front porch.
The building on the corner of Fifth Street and Oregon Avenue was originally the Methodist-Episcopal Church. The historical society purchased it in the mid-1970s.
Once restored, the society hopes to expand the museum’s hours of operation and promote the building as a tourist attraction.
The next phase will be to replace the heating system.
So far, $22,800 has been raised for the restoration project. The City of Creswell has allotted $10,000 and an additional $5,000 has come from Lane County room taxes dedicated to rural tourism. The rest is the result of various donations.
Contributions for the restoration can be made at Siuslaw Valley Bank.

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