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**Cedarburg History Museum Announces the Acquisition of the Collection of Avrum M. Chudnow**
The Collection of Avrum M. Chudnow is coming to Cedarburg!
Museum building, 839 North 11th Street
Donald A. Levy, President of the Cedarburg History Museum announced that it and Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear of Milwaukee, WI have reached an agreement to permanently transfer the bulk of the Avrum M. Chudnow collection to Cedarburg over the next few months. The Board of the Chudnow Museum has decided to end operations at the 11th Street location in Milwaukee and wanted to find a home for the majority of the artifacts in one location so that the collection could remain as one body of material. This prompted discussions with the Cedarburg History Museum resulting in the decision to transfer the artifacts to Cedarburg. This will allow visitors to continue to enjoy the wealth of historical artifacts of this local collector.
Mr. Chudnow was an avid collector most of his life (1913-2005) of all types of Americana, including such things as clothing, shoes, appliances, toys, vending machines, grocery, pharmacy and tobacco items.
Steve Daily, Executive Director of the Cedarburg History Museum, said that “this collection is the sum of one man’s dedication to the preservation of our collective past. His interest in historical artifacts came from his father, Max, an immigrant peddler who later established the Chudnow Iron and Metal Company with his sons.”
The transfer will start soon and new exhibits featuring some of the Chudnow collection will begin in the coming weeks.
Daniel Chudnow, President of the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear stated, “Our family is delighted with the opportunity to continue our father’s legacy in making the past available for the present.”
Cedarburg History Museum is establishing a “Friends of the Cedarburg History Museum” organization to provide volunteers and docents to assist in the transfer and operation. Interested persons should contact Brook Brown at (262) 375-3035 or stagecoachbrook@yahoo.com.
Mr. Chudnow was an avid collector most of his life (1913-2005) of all types of Americana, including such things as clothing, shoes, appliances, toys, vending machines, grocery, pharmacy and tobacco items.
Steve Daily, Executive Director of the Cedarburg History Museum, said that “this collection is the sum of one man’s dedication to the preservation of our collective past. His interest in historical artifacts came from his father, Max, an immigrant peddler who later established the Chudnow Iron and Metal Company with his sons.”
The transfer will start soon and new exhibits featuring some of the Chudnow collection will begin in the coming weeks.
Daniel Chudnow, President of the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear stated, “Our family is delighted with the opportunity to continue our father’s legacy in making the past available for the present.”
Cedarburg History Museum is establishing a “Friends of the Cedarburg History Museum” organization to provide volunteers and docents to assist in the transfer and operation. Interested persons should contact Brook Brown at (262) 375-3035 or stagecoachbrook@yahoo.com.
Virtual Museum Tour- May 2020
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GOOGLE ARTS & CULTURE EXHIBIT STORIES
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Contact Us:
839 North 11th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11th & Kilbourn Street
info@chudnowmuseum.org
Phone: (414) 273-1680
839 North 11th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11th & Kilbourn Street
info@chudnowmuseum.org
Phone: (414) 273-1680
Frequently Asked Questions
Size of Collection: over 275,000 items
Amount Displayed: <5% constantly rotating
Scope of Collection: Milwaukee, Midwest & U.S.A., 1910s thru 1940s
Size of Museum: 3000 square feet on 2 floors in 18 exhibits
Visit Length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours, guided or self-guided
Accessibility: Elevator, ADA compliant, bus loading zone
Other Amenities: Free parking, climate controlled, restrooms, gift shop
Location: 839 North 11th Street, near Marquette University
Amount Displayed: <5% constantly rotating
Scope of Collection: Milwaukee, Midwest & U.S.A., 1910s thru 1940s
Size of Museum: 3000 square feet on 2 floors in 18 exhibits
Visit Length: 1 hour to 1.5 hours, guided or self-guided
Accessibility: Elevator, ADA compliant, bus loading zone
Other Amenities: Free parking, climate controlled, restrooms, gift shop
Location: 839 North 11th Street, near Marquette University
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