After this 40-foot beam was covered in hundreds of signatures and well-wishes, it was hauled into place on top of the new building. Watch its graceful landing, followed by a special message from the Museum’s CEO Michael Quinn!
See any familiar signatures on here? Thanks to everyone who signed their “John Hancock” to the beam at our Topping Off Ceremony!
After months of demolition, the old Visitor’s Center on our site at Third and Chestnut is now completely gone. But before we begin construction in the fall, we must complete an important stage: archaeology.
From now through October, you can follow along! Archaeologist Rebecca Yamin will post weekly reports about her team’s findings on this page. We will also take a weekly look at previous inhabitants of our future home—a group that includes a prolific Revolutionary War diarist, the publishing house of the Saturday Evening Post, and a building that is believed by some to be the inspiration for the modern skyscraper.
Clearly, the intersection of Third and Chestnut Streets—and the historic district surrounding it—is no stranger to history. We’re looking forward to joining its storied list of residents. Stay tuned for news of our discoveries!
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