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The Museum’s mission is to preserve, document, interpret, and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that are accessible to diverse people of all ages.[http://rentonwa.gov/uploadedFiles/Living/CS/MUSEUM/Renton%20Master%20Plan-Section%201-7_final.pdf] |
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Revision as of 07:08, 21 April 2010
The Renton History Museum is a repository for objects and archives significant to the city of Renton in the state of Washington. The Museum celebrates Renton’s history by caring for objects and archives, while providing exhibits and public programs for Renton’s diverse community.
Mission
The Museum’s mission is to preserve, document, interpret, and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that are accessible to diverse people of all ages.[1]
Background
History
The City of Renton and the Renton Historical Society created the Museum as a joint project.[2]
Renton Historical Society
The Renton Historical Society is a non-profit organization. The Society provides private sector support for the Renton History Museum.[3]
Collections
The Renton History Museum houses collections consisting of objects, photographs and archives representing the history of greater Renton. The Museum cares for over 90,000 objects and 13,000 photographs that document Renton’s history, spanning all periods of the city's past.[4]
Exhibits
Upcoming Exhibits
- 100 Years at Renton High
Temporary Exhibits
- Sustaining a City
Permanent Exhibits
Public Programs
The Museum organizes and hosts a number of public programs geared towards a variety of ages. Adult programs and family programs incorporate activities and lecture series relevant to Renton's rich history.
Location
Housed in an Art Deco-style former fire station, the Museum is located in downtown Renton at 235 Mill Avenue South.[5]
Building
The former fire station was constructed in 1942 and is the last remaining structure built under the Works Progress Administration (WPA).[6] The photo, taken from the Renton History Museum website, shows the fire station in 1944 with it was “Fire Station #1.”
Today, the station is home to the Museum's exhibits, collections and research library. The research library is open to the public by appointment.[7]