AIC's 2010 Angels Project
Channel: AIC & FAIC
Date: 2015-05-27

On May 15, 2010 over 20 conservators donated a full day of their time to the Milwaukee County Historical Society’s photographic collection. Over 400 tintypes, ambrotypes, and daguerreotypes were photographed, documented, and re-housed.

The Milwaukee County Historical Society was founded in 1935 to collect, preserve and make available materials relating to the history of the Milwaukee community. Through a broad range of activities, the Historical Society seeks to recognize and preserve our local history. In promoting a greater appreciation of Milwaukee County's heritage, the Historical Society hopes to develop a better understanding of the issues and challenges facing Milwaukee County today.

The MCHS restored a beautiful Beaux Arts building which now serves as the Society’s home. Originally constructed to house the Second Ward Savings Bank, the building was designated a historic landmark in 1988. AIC was pleased to be able to assist in re-housing the society’s photo collection in its new home.