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Pardee House Museum Proposal

Enter into the Main Room with greeter/ docent station straight ahead
This station does not have to be large, but I suggest an L-shaped
configuration to allow maximum visibility, convenient storage of museum
materials, and docent comfort.

The bulk of the museum display space will be on the entrants' right side.
While specifics of displays are to be determined, in general the central area
will be used as an establishing point of style, with larger artifacts featured on
permanent display in addition to freestanding cruciform display walls.
These 360 walk arounds will keep the central area open, while providing
maximum display space. They will also serve to separate the entry area
from the proposed temporary exhibition area on the other end of the room.

The Gift Shop will be located in the Main Room, near and around the exit
door. I also suggest a small waiting area (two chairs and perhaps a small
table). Due to the arrangement of doors, I suggest the Gift Shop be spread
across that end of the room with bookcases and attractive displays
transitioning from museum display to retail space. The cash counter to be
located in the comer of the exit wall and the bathroom.

Exhibition Room 1 is located off the main room through the arch. This
room will be house permanent displays in a mix of wall displays and
freestanding display cases, allowing for maximum flexibility.

The alcove area could house displays focusing on transportation and maps
leading into the proposed Ridge Route Exhibit.

I suggest the Ridge Route display be erected in a new space created by
removing the connecting door from Exhibition Room 1 and partitioning the
previously_proposed Docents' Room rougµly in half. The Docents' Room
would still have enough room for a counter with fridge, sink, microwave,
coffeemaker, et all, with storage in cabinets below and a small table and
chairs for docents to store and eat lunch in a relatively private space.
I
The ·created room would lfouse the Ridge Route Exhibit, accessible either
from Exhibition Room 1 or from the small hallway leading to the bathrooms
and main room, entering in the Gift Shop area.