One area of the Museum that many people don't see is the ground floor where some of the employee offices are located. One of the rooms I have always been fascinated with is the old vault that dates back to 1933 when the original building was constructed.
It has been many, many years since the vault was used to guard valuables (it is rumored that pieces of the Museum collection were stored in the vault before we had any fancy, high tech accommodations). As part of the Museum's expansion and renovation, the vault was transformed into an office. Normally, when I walk by the door is open, but today it was closed. I assume the occupant is just out of the office and not trapped inside.
Gold letters on the door read "The Mosler Safe Co." A little online research revealed that the Mosler Safe Company was one of the country's largest safe and vault makers in the country from 1867 to 2001. In fact, Mosler built the vault that now holds the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Comments (2)
That is very neat. I would love to have an office in a safe!
.... provided, of course, I could get out....
Posted by Lynn Bethke | February 11, 2008 5:49 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 17:49
He is quite a character, but we do let him out once in a while.
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Posted by Jodi | February 12, 2008 2:05 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 14:05