With Planning Commission approval, the museum is constructing an L-shaped structure on the south side of the existing building. The 2,076 sq. Contruction began in September 2000 and was enclosed by December. Final completion is dependent on fundraisers so all the current building codes can be met before it is opened to the public. See complete story by clicking here .
Campaigns are underway for a museum endowment fund and a building expansion fund .
There are some very good tax credits for donations made to these funds. The current emphasis it to enclose the structure to protect the century old sawmill equipment donated to the Historical Society Museum by the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission and to provide additonal storage space. Click on this link to find out more about the Sawmill Project and how you can help out. Sawmill Project Info. The car recently underwent exterior restoration and is beside the Museum building.