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 invested in creating the blacksmith's shop, repair and restoration facility, gazebo, and restoring the library. Wallace headed the museum for nearly thirty years, and under his guidance, it evolved into an institution that fostered artistic collaborations, official recognition, and a comprehensive library.