Much of the staff ... Jim, Anne, Don, and myself ... arrive before 8:00 am each weekday to get underway. Early birds, to be sure, but these days we're Johnnies-come-lateley. Every morning the construction gang is already here and hard at work.
It's a sight to see. The first thing most of us notice is the "missing" building. The view to the VA off in the east seems much closer than it did when Exhibit Hall 1 was in place. Soon, the current view will be blocked by the ever-progressing new structure, but we're cognizant of the fact that this will become the view when the Entrance building is completed. The VA, of course, is on the grounds of the old military Fort Walla Walla, the cornerstone of the commmunity's development. That connection with our heritage ... and namesake ... is an intereting and desirable thing for us.
The construction guys are pouring footings and walls and doing things with machines I can't even describe, let alone know what their called. We're just aware that progress is on the march and we couldn't be happier. We invite you to share the happiness with us ... come on out and check the construction for yourself ... my grandson in Portland, Nikos, would dearly love to see the big earth-moving equipment at work. We're still actively fundraising for the project and we'd love it if you shared that with us, too. Call the Museum at 509.525.7703 to see how you can help.
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