At our master planning session last April, the decision was made to address the most critical building stabilization issues and then beginning restoring and developing the Spaulding buildings in the following sequence:
1. Administration Building, ultimately to be a Conference-Welcome Center plus housing the Gift Shop, offices and portions of the Research Library

2. East Building, to be the primary site for the Museum and the Restoration Laboratory

3. West Building, designated a multi-purpose site kept flexible to permit long-term growth potential for the museum. In the short-term it will include a mix of commercial and non-commercial activities.

Since the Administration Building will be restored first, it was determined that it should demonstrate for visitors what is coming in the future. Thus at first it will also include two exhibit areas, one telling the ‘Spaulding Story’ plus a ‘teaser’ display showcasing how the completed facility will appear. The doors to the entire Center should be open within three to five years.



How quickly we are able to move forward will depend entirely upon our ability to secure additional funds. Making the three buildings tight, dry and safe will require approximately $6 million dollars, about $48 per square foot; a very respectable figure that compares favorably with new construction. However, another $15 to $16 million will be required to properly outfit and equip the museum with state-of-the art displays and exhibits.

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