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Article: CITY COMPLETING $1.5 MILLION KANSAS CITY MUSEUM RESTORATION

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October 11, 2006
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The city of Kansas City issued the following news release:

The $1.5 million first phase of renovation to the Kansas City Museum of History and Science is almost finished and final design of the $1.2 million second phase has started. The museum is located at 3218 Gladstone Blvd. in Kansas City, Mo.

The first phase of the project has included cleaning, repairing and restoring the 96-year-old building's roof and masonry. The second phase of restoration includes the replacement and restoration of exterior doors and windows. Lead abatement also must be performed.

"We couldn't be more pleased with the results of this work," said Councilwoman Deb Hermann, 1st District at large. "Not only is this a ...

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