Draft:Cape Coral Museum of History

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Cape Coral Historical Museum Sign

Cape Coral Museum is nonprofit organization operated by the Cape Coral Historical Society. It is the official repository for Cape Coral.[1] The museum is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. Its operations are supported by a full-time staff and part-time staff member, with over 50 volunteers to assist operations. It is surrounded by local residences, a senior living complex, a small park, and an arts building.[2]

History

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The Cape Coral Historical Society founding June 12, 1980, originally received the Cape Coral Country Club Pro Shop and Snack bar from the City of Cape Coral. This was the foundation of the Cape Coral History Museum leading to its public opening in 1987. As of present, three building exhibits have been added. 

Museum Building Additions:

Rosen building - Built in 1962, original building given to the museum in 1987. Formally known as the Cape Coral Country Club pro shop and snack bar.

Gulf American Land Corp. Building - Added in 2003

Kelly Building - Added in 2009

Exhibits

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Rosen building

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Cape Coral Newspaper Posters - Rosen Exhibit

The Rosen Building was given to the Cape Coral History Museum in 1987, being the first and opening exhibit. It was originally known as the Cape Coral Country Club pro shop and snack bar. It has been renamed after Jack and Leonard Rosen who were the founders in establishing Cape Coral. Today it serves as part of the museums administrative offices, gift shop, and front desk.[3]

Gulf American Land Corporation Building

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Built in 2003, the Gulf American Land Corporation Building exhibits the history of Cape Coral from its earliest settlements to its land development under the purchase of the gulf American Land Corporation. The museums archives are alos located in this building. This building is only accessible to the public through a museum tour guide. [3]

Kelly Building

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Part of the Rosen Building Exhibit

Kelly Building was added on in 2009 and donated by Clint and Sue Kelly. The building exhibits the growth of Cape Coral from its business, government, schools, and services going back to 1970 to present. This building is only accessible to the public through a museum tour guide.[3]

Garden

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This exhibit is outdoors, and is available to the public to see at all times without a tor guide. The Cape Coral Museums gardens house a butterfly garden, memorial rose garden, and are maintained by local Cape Coral gardening groups.

Location

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544 Cultural Park Boulevard

Cape Coral, FL 33990

References

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  1. ^ "Homepage | Cape Coral History Museum". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  2. ^ "About Us | Cape Coral History Museum". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  3. ^ a b c "Visit | Cape Coral History Museum". Retrieved 2024-12-05.