To Supporters of the AIHS Archival Building

To Supporters of the AIHS Archival Building

 

We just received an email from Senator Honeyford informing us that our requested funds in the state budget for the new archival building at the Johnson Farm, was approved in the final budget.  This is really great news for the Historical Society and allows the project to now move forward into the construction phase.  We still have a long way to go but this is a major step toward our goal to have an adequate repository for island historical artifacts.

 

We owe our success in this to Senator Honeyford who championed this request through the legislative process and we really appreciate the efforts made by Dave McGoldrick and Rick Anderson in making sure our representatives Tami Green in the house and Steve O’Ban in the senate were kept focused on this. Mark and Rosemary Zilmer provided the model of the building in the attached photo.

 

The Steering Committee will soon be meeting with the architect to firm up the final plans for the building prior to submitting our application to the county for permits.  I will keep you informed of our progress as we proceed.  Your support is needed and greatly appreciated.

 

Ed Stephenson for

Steering Committee