A grant secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has the North Shore Historical Museum in Glen Cove a step closer to completing a renovation project that has been in the works for decades. The museum is housed in the old Justice Court Building, which dates back to 1907, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
According to North Shore Museum Board President Georgie Connett, the project will be completed by the end of November. Lavine’s grant of $125,000 covers the restoration of the building façade, including its original terracotta brick face and the placement of a large eagle figurine. It also covers the replacement of 22 windows and the repair of part of the staircase leading to the front entrance. This is the second capital grant Lavine secured for North Shore Historical Museum’s renovation. Lavine visited the museum to see firsthand how the work was coming along.
“I am proud to have helped secure this funding to help restore one of the most historically significant buildings on the North Shore to its original glory,” Lavine said. “I am very happy for Georgie Connett and so many other dedicated members of the Board who showed persistence and determination in overcoming all obstacles and are now finally close to seeing this project through to the end.”
“With this grant, Assemblymember Lavine has assisted the museum towards the final phase of the restoration of this historic landmark we all care so deeply about,” Connett added. “It’s so nice to come full circle with someone who was there from the beginning.”