From the Director by David Blacker
Volume 63 Issue 1 Spring 2018 By David Blacker From the Director Executive Director, DVNHA Being that this is our “Accountability” issue, I thought I should bring you up to date on DVNHA’s biggest project supporting the recovery of Scotty’s Castle. I am happy to report that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We are at the end of the “planning and compliance” stage of the recovery, and this fall construction will begin on the new water, electrical, and sewer projects needed to reopen this historic district! That’s not the only good news; DVNHA has just passed $100,000 in funds raised for Scotty’s Castle restorations since the flood took place in October of 2015! This means that besides the projects that have already been finished, the entire restoration of the Scotty’s Castle Welte-Mignon Theatre Organ can be fully funded out of your generous contributions as well as the proceeds from our walking tour ticket sales! So here is an updated list of projects and services that have been provided for Scotty’s Castle so far: • Conservation treatment of Scotty’s Castle Silver Collection, $7,500 • Curatorial interns to assist with packing and moving of collection after flood, $4,800 • Conservation & repair of the Upper Music Room lace curtain, $19,369 • Repairs and restoration of the Upper Music Room’s Historic Theatre Pipe Organ, $57,800 Total Funded • New playback system for the Historic Theatre Organ, $12,000 Projects: $101,468 We have the following projects that we are still raising money for: • Conservation and repairs to Dining Room curtains, $23,000 Current Unfunded • Conservation and repairs to Lower Music Room curtains, $14,000 Projects: $59,200 • Conservation and repairs to 8 panels of Crewel work curtains, $22,200 Although we have some other funding sources, the majority comes from you, our generous supporters! DVNHA gathers the money together, but it is all of you who are making sure that when Scotty’s Castle does reopen in 2020, it will be to the sound of music, and in better shape than it was before the flood.
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