Historical Society Closes Museum for Work; Research Center Remains Open
Posted on Sep 13, 2007 in categories Exhibits, Press Releases, Research Center
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The Eklund History Center museum, owned and operated by the Glencoe Historical Society, is closed for the next two months in order to have construction and heating and air conditioning work done.
Following completion of the work, which involves installing a new air conditioning unit to protect the Society’s collection of archives and artifacts, the museum will reopen at its location at 377 Park Ave. The work is estimated to take two months.
Other work that will be done includes installing new shelving to hold the collection, sealing the floors and installing wallboard in two-thirds of the attic. The latter will help maintain the temperature in the area that functions as the collection storage area. The rooms already have filters on the windows to keep harmful sunlight out.
While the museum exhibitions have been dismantled, the Research Center will continue to be open for visits and research needs. The center is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment.
Regular Eklund Sunday opening hours will be eliminated until the museum re-opens.
For more information or questions, call the Eklund Center at 847.835.0040.