Between 1947 and 1948, soldiers of the US Army were billeted in the art gallery, Print Room and Board Room. Because of war damage the building was unusable for displaying art, although exhibitions were organized at other locations starting in 1946. In 1948, ten rooms upstairs were again opened to the public for the 125th anniversary of the Art Society.
Between 1947 and 1948, US Army soldiers resided in the art gallery, Print Room, and Board Room. The building was unusable for displaying artwork due to war damage, but exhibitions continued at other locations starting in 1946. In 1948, ten rooms on the upper floor were opened to the public for the Art Society's 125th anniversary.