Historical Commission Minutes 2008 05 21

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Historical Commission Minutes May 21 , 2008 Page 3 of 4 6. Bridget Bacon requested information about the previous business owners of the Union Jack Liquor building and other aspects of Louisville history. E. Pat Seader volunteered to help at the Museum when it is open on Saturday, June 7th. F. Over 450 copies of the Louisville Historian were distributed in early May. G. Cemetery Master Plan/Veteran's Memorial 1. A public meeting was held to discuss ideas with City staff and consultant, with attendance by Don Ross and others. 2. There was discussion at that meeting of whether the World War I memorial should be moved to another part of the cemetery. 3. The City may be able to apply for grants or get donations from various organizations. H. Two architects have given rough estimates regarding the proposed building for the space between the Jacoe Store and the Tomeo House at the Museum. The cost would likely be approximately $200,000 for a two-story building to be used for such purposes as storage of historical artifacts, office space, and a public restroom. If the project is approved, aspects of the design of the two-story house that was on that site in the early 1900s could potentially be used in the design of a new building. IX. Committee Reports A. Facility Management 1. Alice Koerner gave an update on the Museum facilities. Estimates on needed repairs and weatherization of the Museum buildings are still being acquired. 2. The landscape plaque project is near completion and plaques will be ordered and placed soon. 3. Garden clean up and maintenance will be done by the City. B. Community Education 1. The Committee is interested in conducting oral history interviews of Louisville residents, and decided that the priority is to conduct interviews of WWII era veterans and families. 2. The Committee plans to set up an interview process. Bridget Bacon said that she has information about WWII veterans from Louisville that she can provide, and the Museum has authorization forms and other resources relating to oral history interviews. A planning meeting is being scheduled for July. 3. Information about the interviews will be placed in the Louisville Historian and will be available at Louisville events this summer, and inquiries will be made about also providing information in the Louisville Times and Senior Center newsletter. 4. An additional idea being considered is to honor veterans at a dinner sponsored by the Historical Commission and local organizations. 5. Other topics discussed at the Committee meeting included updating the walking tour brochure, seeking the placement of information plaques on downtown buildings, creating a Children's Day at the Museum and creating "hands-on" exhibits for children, and working on other possible projects in collaboration with the Events and Fundraising Committee.