Generous bequest means big improvements for museum

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NEW ADDITION–The Baraga County Historical Museum (BCHM) has received a generous donation from Jay Wakefield of Kirkland, Washington. With this donation the BCHM is in the planning stages of a new addition to the present building. Barry J. Polzin, of Polzin Architects, has been working with Wakefield and the BCHM to design the perfect addition for the museum’s expansion. The addition to the museum will hold an exhibit called the ‘Fred Rydholm Ancient Copper Mining Museum’.

by Teri Rowe
The goal of the Baraga County Historical Museum (BCHM) has always been to educate the public on the rich history and personal experiences of the peoples of the Keweenaw. Now, with a generous donation from Jay Wakefield of Kirkland, Washington, this goal will be met on a grand scale. A new addition to the present BCHM building is in the planning stages.
Barry J. Polzin, of Polzin Architects, has been working with Wakefield and the BCHM to design the perfect addition for the museum’s expansion. The addition to the museum will hold an exhibit called the ‘Fred Rydholm Ancient Copper Mining Museum’. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.