The Morning Call (Sunday)

National Museum of Industrial History receives state funding

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Pennsylvan­ia State Representa­tive Steve Samuelson recently announced $500,000 in Redevelopm­ent Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) for its Second Floor Expansion project.

The National Museum of Industrial History’s mission, in affiliatio­n with the Smithsonia­n Institute, is to forge a connection between America’s industrial past and the innovation­s of today by educating the public and inspiring the visionarie­s of tomorrow. The main objective of the expansion project is to increase space for exhibits, programmin­g and events that will educate and inspire while promoting visibility for both the Museum and the region as a vital and vibrant destinatio­n for visitors and locals alike.

The RACP (Redevelopm­ent Assistance Capital Program) is used for the acquisitio­n and constructi­on of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreation­al, and historical improvemen­t projects. Qualifying projects have a regional or multi-jurisdicti­onal impact, help create or maintain jobs, and generate economic activity. Senator Lisa Boscola and Senator Pat Browne were instrument­al in securing previous RACP funding in the amount of $1,000,000 towards the ongoing project.

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