Preservation: The Little Railroad that Might
By: Mark Boardman 02/01/2008
Off the Trail?
What the hell is up with the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita, Kansas?
Let's recount the troubled road it's traveled. In August 2006, Cowtown officials announced a financial shortfall that threatened the existence of the museum. Two months later, the organization fired its director. In December, longtime volunteer Bob Garrett became interim director.
Last August, the city of Wichita took over the operation. In November, city officials forced Garrett out of the interim position. Garrett says he had a personality clash with his boss. Museum curator Amy Loch became the new interim director on January 1.
By the time you read this, there may be a permanent director in place. Hopefully that leadership will stabilize the museum and allow Cowtown to hit the trail for a promising future.
316-660-1871 • oldcowtown.org
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