"Accidental museums" give birth to an accidental exhibit at the Town of Webb Historical Association's Goodsell Museum.

by Dir. Gail Murray, Town of Webb Historical Association

The Town of Webb Historical Association would like to announce a few changes to the displays at the Goodsell Museum, 2993 State Rt. 28 across from the Old Forge Post Office.

During the past few months, volunteer Deb Evans has been hard at work putting together two interesting exhibits for the Webb Room on the second floor.

As Deb searched for new ideas in the photo and business files maintained at the Historical Association, she was attracted to three businesses and the new display “Accidental Museums” was created.

Deb learned that as Frank Teich and his brother Reinhold; Frank Burnap and his family; and Bob Card and Helen Zyma were establishing their primary businesses of eateries and a movie house, they morphed their buildings into museums—displaying their collections for the education and enjoyment of their patrons. Continue reading →