• originally built by Rick Wright's great uncle W.W. Birge in 1910 •
• custom hexagonal tile floors, reminiscent of original floors in house •
• earned First Place Award from Sherman Preservation League •
• long-term involvement by RWA with RRHM •
• former Carnegie Library building is on National Register •
• elevator addition also created new main entrance •
• federal Grant for museums in Historic Buildings •
• architectural assessor Rick Wright evaluates building, prepares report •
• over 30 CAP assessments in museums in TX, OK, LA, NM. •