Disney's construction of a new headquarters in New York City resulted in nearly $6 million in structural damage to the nearby Fire Museum, which had to close for almost a year. The museum, housed in a historic firehouse, offers numerous artifacts and honors the fallen firefighters of 9/11. Following the closing, the museum's executive director mentioned it requires immediate public fundraising to address the dire financial situation as revenues diminished significantly. While the building is currently stable, public access remains restricted as the museum aims for future recovery.
The excessive vibrations from Disney's construction work led to significant structural damage at the Fire Museum, resulting in an emergency evacuation and a lengthy closure.
Executive director Patti Murphy revealed that staff experienced panic when vibrations caused the building to shake and the floor to feel soft, prompting immediate evacuation measures.
With $571,000 in revenues far below their $772,000 target for the fiscal year, the museum, described as a small nonprofit, faces a dire financial situation.
The museum, which memorializes the 343 firefighters lost on September 11, 2001, needs urgent public support, as its extended closure has severely impacted operations.
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