After decades of planning, the Rahr-West Art Museum finally has a working elevator.
Museum Executive Director Greg Vadney tells Seehafer News that the $1.27 million project was spearheaded by Rahr-West Art Museum staff and board, and funded through a Federal Community Development Block Grant with support from the City of Manitowoc.
It will provide full access to the museum, including the four main floors of the Vilas-Rahr Mansion, and will allow for future renovation of the mansion to expand visitor access.
Vadney voiced his relief that the project is done, noting “This is the final of many attempts by the museum and the City of Manitowoc to add accessibility features to the 1893 Queen Anne-style Victorian Mansion since it opened in 1950 as the Rahr Museum and Civic Center.”
The elevator will be officially unveiled next Wednesday following the annual Holiday Parade at around 8:30 p.m.
