[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5786]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                SPRINGFIELD HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Springfield 
Missouri's ``History Museum on the Square.''
  The new History Museum on the Square encompasses several historic 
buildings that are being renovated to offer the community state-of-the-
art exhibits in over 55,000 square feet, including the historic Fox 
Theatre. The museum houses a collection of over 100,000 artifacts, 
including 40,000 historic photographs.
  The artifacts and exhibits showcase Springfield's prominent past, 
which includes the Battle of Wilson's Creek, a shootout in the town 
square involving Wild Bill Hickok, and the development of Route 66 
through the heart of the city.
  The new exhibit that opens on April 28 features ``Woodruff's Dream: 
The Mother Road through Springfield--The Route 66 Exhibit,'' which 
explores the impact of Route 66 on the Springfield community and will 
feature never-before-seen items and photographs.
  The Museum on the Square is a great way to restore and transform the 
beautiful historic buildings throughout the square. By offering these 
new interactive exhibits, the museum has created an exciting way for 
visitors to explore Springfield's past.
  I want to congratulate the Museum for its creative efforts, and I 
urge my colleagues to join me.

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