By Ben Cox
The Jacksonville Area Museum’s Phase II renovations continue despite questions about utility costs and the ownership of the Old Post Office building in which it resides.
Phase II is expected to more than double the museum’s exhibit space and displays. Over the last few weeks, the Jacksonville High School Woods II class created a series of cubes for displays and exhibits. They were recently delivered to the museum, and will be well-utilized in the new exhibit space. Visitors should be able to spot them in upcoming exhibitions.
Meanwhile, the central area of what used to be the mail sorting area of the post office is transforming into an exhibit that will emulate Jacksonville’s historic buildings. This central area will lead to various galleries and exhibit rooms throughout the building. One of the focal pieces of this central area will be a 17-feet-high realistic elm tree this summer. The elm tree is part of a full grove of trees that will highlight Jacksonville’s history as ‘Elm City.’ Some of the structures shown will be exhibit cases, and others will be functional buildings that visitors will be able to enter and get a hands-on view of Jacksonville area history.
For more information or to become a member, visit jacksonvilleareamuseum.org.
