About $2.5 million went into creating the blacksmith's shop, the Lawler Foundry; and the repair and restoration lab; constructing a gazebo; and restoring the library. Wallace led the museum for almost thirty years, and under his guidance the museum became a place for artist residencies, an official museum, and a library.
About $2.5 million was spent on building the blacksmith's shop, repair and restoration workshop, gazebo, and revitalizing the library. Wallace led the museum for almost thirty years, and under his direction, it developed into a center for artistic collaborations, official recognition, and a comprehensive library.