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When did the Old State House become a museum?

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The Arkansas State Legislature passed legislation in 1947 to save the building from destruction. In 1951, the State House officially became a museum of Arkansas history.
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Is anyone buried on the grounds of the Old State House Museum?

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No. The museum has a monument garden, located on the east side of the building, with markers commemorating different people and organizations that contributed to the many eras of Arkansas history.
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Is there a ballroom in the Old State House?

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No. The large room upstairs that overlooks the Arkansas River is the 1885 House of Representatives Chamber. It was used for state government purposes--not entertaining. No. When the Union troops entered the city under General Steele in September 1863, the Confederate army fled to Washington, Arkansas. This left the capitol building unoccupied, so Steele used the building for his headquarters without any bloodshed. However, there was a month-long battle in 1874 over the gubernatorial election.
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When was the Old State House built?

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Construction began on this building in 1833, three years before Arkansas actually became a state. After Arkansas became a state in June 1836, state offices moved into the building and began using it, even though the building was not officially completed until 1842.
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Where has President Clinton been inside the Old State House?

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In 1992, President Clinton used many of the main areas to hold a press conference when he announced his Cabinet appointments from the 1885 House of Representatives Chamber. On Election Night in 1996, his campaign team used the Riverfront Room as a "Ready Room." The Supreme Court chamber was used as the Communications Room. Then he, Hilary and Chelsea walked out from the Central Hallway onto the platform.
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When was the iron fence installed across the front lawn of the Old State House?

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The fence was installed circa 1870. The fence posts, which at one time had cannon balls on their tops, were changed out in the 1920s.
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How old is the Museum? When did first you open?

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The Museum first opened its doors on July 1, 1997. However, the collection was actually started in the late 195Os by Professor Kirk Wipper.
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The museum was established on May 21, 1862 when U.S. Army Brig. Gen. William Alexander Hammond, the U.S. Army Surgeon General, issued orders that directed all Union Army medical officers "to collect, and to forward to the office of the Surgeon General all specimens of morbid anatomy, surgical or medical, which may be regarded as valuable; together with projectiles and foreign bodies removed, and such other matters as may prove of interest in the study of military medicine or surgery." More..
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What is the most recent train acquisition in the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento?

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The most recent full-size railroad acquisition by CSRM is probably Central Pacific 2-6-2T #233, acquired from Pacific Locomotive Association. Several other acquisitions are in process. Other recent acquisitions include SP SD45T-2 #6819 and Amtrak F40PH #281. —Kyle K.
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How old is my house?

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There are a number of sources which you can use at the library. If the house was built after c.1886, the directories will be useful in order to find when the property is first listed – it is likely the house was built just before that year. Prior to 1886, the census returns and maps will help pin down the date, but probably not exactly. For the early nineteenth and eighteenth centuries, there are rate books, but these are less easy to use. Ealing Building Inspection Books, 1906-1979.
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How old must I be to get married in New York State?

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Both parties to a marriage must be eighteen (18) years of age. You may obtain a marriage license if you are 16 or 17 years old with the written consent of both parents of the minor and both
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Where did the Museum's specimen come from?

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It was found in southeastern Oklahoma and unearthed by Cephis Hall and Sid Love. They sold it to Grafham Enterprises of Ardmore, Okla. Anonymous donors purchased the $3 million Acro skeleton for the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in December 1997. From Earth to Exhibit - Detailed information and a slide show (link at the bottom of the page under "Acrocanthosaurus Media") chronicling the Black Hills Institute's preparation of Acro's remains for display at the Museum.
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Why did the Boston Tea Party meetings take place at the Old South Meeting House?

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The Old South Meeting House was built as a Puritan meeting house, or church, but it was also the largest building in all of colonial Boston. It was used for many large public meetings that were too big for Faneuil Hall, the official town meeting place for Boston. On December 16, 1773, a crowd of over 5, 000 met at Old South to protest the Tea Act and decide what should be done about three shiploads of East India Company tea sitting at Griffin???s Wharf.
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I have an old rusted and flaking wrought iron fence around my house. How can I restore it?

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The recommended procedure for restoring a wrought iron fence with this problem is to either sand blast or wire brush the fence to remove the rust. Once the rust is removed, you should apply a zinc enriched primer, cover it with one or two coats of finish preferably with a rust inhibitor. Just like your car, you can enhance the life span of an iron fence by simply cleaning and polishing the fence with a good automotive wax. BACK TO TOP
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Where can I find old records of the State Department?

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Microfilmed copies of older State Department records can be obtained by contacting the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA records are arranged by the creating agency and are assigned particular "record group" numbers. State Department records can be found in Record Group 59. More information about NARA's State Department holdings is available at the following sites: http://archiveseleanor.nara.gov/research_room/federal_records_guide/general_department_of_state_rg059.
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How do I get to the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office or Court House?

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CLICK on YAHOO! Maps for exact driving directions and a map from your location. When you click on the button you will leave the State's Attorney's Site. You must use your BACK button to come back to us.
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What hours is the House Museum open for tours?

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October 16th to December 21st, the House Museum is open for tours from Tuesday to Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm with the last tour at 2:00pm by appointment only. May 5th to October 14th the House Museum is open for tours from Wednesday to Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, with the last tour at 2:00pm.
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What kind of artifacts does the Museum house?

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The National Museum of the Marine Corps collects three dimensional artifacts (for example: vehicles, uniforms, weapons, personal effects, etc.) in a selective and responsible manner. On display at the Museum are approximately 1,000 artifacts that range in size from tactical attack aircraft to individual blouse buttons from the Civil War. Each artifact was carefully selected by the Museum’s curatorial staff for display.
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Did you know that acupuncture is at least three thousand years old?

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In addition to Qi, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine recognize a subtle energy system by which Qi is circulated through the body. This transportation system is referred to as the channels or meridians. To better visualize the concept of Qi, and the meridians, think of the meridians as a river-bed, over which water flows and irrigates the land; feeding, nourishing and sustaining the substance through which it flows.
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How old is it? How did it start?

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The Wiccan Church of Canada was formed in 1979, when Richard and Tamarra James decided to start offering public circles upstairs from the small occult shop they had recently opened on Queen Street West in Toronto. The church received its corporate charter as a non-profit religious organization the same year, and has gradually expanded over the years.
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How old were they when they did the Show?

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Except for Bob, who had just turned 30, they were all in their 20s: Judd Apatow was just 24; Andy was 27; Ben was 26; and Janeane was 27.
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Is a blueprint license transferable even I did not build the house?

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No - When a plan set is ordered, the license issued bears the name of the person that ordered the plan and the license is not transferable for any reason. It means that the plans are NOT stamped by an certified engineer. Some areas of the country require that the plans be stamped by a local engineer to obtain a building permit.
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When did each state secede?

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Texas, Convention passed Ordinance of Secession, 1 Feb 1861, to take effect 2 Mar 1861 provided it was ratified by the voters on 23 Feb 1861 (approved 46,153 to 14,747). Texas admitted to the Confederacy, 2 Mar 1861. Virginia, Convention rejected secession 4 Apr 1861, Convention passed Ordinance of Secession 17 Apr 1861 and ratified C.S.A. Constitution, both subject to ratification of voters 23 May 1861 (approved 132,201 to 37,451). Virginia admitted to CSA 7 May 1861.
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How do I get paintings in the museum?

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If your Pokemon scores five hearts or more in a contest, you'll get a portrait of it that will go to the Lilycove Museum.
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What are the floors in the Museum made of?

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The floor in the central hallway was originally made of brick, but was replaced with concrete in 1885. A second concrete floor was laid in 1949, shortly before the building became a museum. The floors on the second story were originally made of wood. Visitors today to those galleries are standing on quarter-sawn pine, which was also installed in 1949.
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Why and when did the museum close?

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We closed in February of 2004 in order to begin to prepare for our move to our new building in December of 2005. It took approximately a year and a half to pack the collections and move our exhibit items, and approximately six months to unpack the collections and install the exhibits.
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Did taxpayer money fund any part of the Museum?

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The Marine Corps’ portion was appropriated federal funds, expended over a period of some ten years.
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How did the Juliet Museum of Art get its name?

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The art museum was named by a donor in honor of Juliet Clark Alexander, Lyell and Buckner Clay?s half sister. Alexander worked for a short time at the Charleston Daily Mail newspaper, but spent most of her adult life in France raising Arabian horses. She passed away in 1985.
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Do you have a record of the old gas well near my house?

WVGES Frequently Asked Questions
The Geological Survey has records for more than 150,000 wells drilled in the State. Approximately half of those were drilled since permitting became required in 1929. For wells drilled prior to permitting, it is likely that we may have some information about older wells, although this information may not be complete. Contact the Oil and Gas Records Office or Oil and Gas Section geologists for more information.
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