Thursday, 10/27/22
Interior signage has arrived! We’ve been designing and preparing for this day for a while so we’re very excited to share images. Special thanks to Whitney Veigas signage company who walked us through different finishes and location options. We also want to take a moment to call out a few special donors.
Image of the reception area with new “Somerville Museum” brass signage.
Regina M. Pisa Gallery (aka “Main Gallery” or “Pisa Gallery”): commemorates Regina Pisa who is a long-time member and volunteer at the Museum. She is a member of the Board of Trustees, a former President of the board, and sits on the fundraising committee. She gives tirelessly of her time and talents. The success of the Access for All & More campaign and everything else we do is largely due to her efforts and assistance. You can read her bio here.
Marshall M. Sloane Gallery (aka “Small Gallery” or “Sloane Gallery”): Marshall Sloane and his family have been staunch supporters of the Museum for years. Marshall was the founder and chairman of Century Bank and is kindly remembered for his many philanthropic interests.
Somerville Post 19 American Legion Dept. of Mass & Lt. James A. Logan VFW Post 6800 Reception Area (aka “Reception”): The veterans of these two organizations have generously donated to the Museum’s fundraising efforts. Post 19 was chartered and incorporated in 1919 as a veteran’s organization and while their Somerville building was demolished in 2020 they continue to support the local community.
The Telemachus & Irene Demoulas Family Foundation Elevator commemorates the Demoulas Family’s continued support of the Museum’s fundraising efforts. The Demoulas family is known for their philanthropy and have given to other local organizations including Mass General. We’re honored that they deem the Museum worthy of their support!
East Cambridge Savings Bank Demi Gallery (aka “Demi Gallery” or “ECSB Gallery”): East Cambridge Savings Bank has donated funds to many local events, scholarships, and pride themselves on partnering with their neighbors. We’re grateful for their continued support.
Tufts University Bulfinch Staircase: We’re honored to have Tufts University on our list of donors. We’ve partnered with them in the past and look forward to future collaborations. They were interested in the Bulfinch Staircase for its unique place in history. This flying double staircase is the gem of the collection and was created by Charles Bulfinch in 1792 for Joseph Barrell, a wealthy merchant in Boston. When Barrel died in 1804, the mansion was converted to the McLean Asylum for the Insane in 1811. When that building was demolished, the staircase went to the home of Francis Shaw. Upon Shaw’s death, his daughter donated it to the Somerville Historical Society (now known as the Somerville Museum).
We’re working on commemorating all our wonderful donors on our website and in other ways. If you would like to be added to the list, check out our Access for All & More page.
We also have many (many!) events coming up. Be sure to check them all out on our calendar and social media pages.