I realize that with we humans money is not only the bottom line but the middle and top lines as well. Therefore how about moving the Anchorage Visitor Center from the beloved tiny cabin to the 4th Ave Theater Bldg? It is so remarkable in itself that it would be an attraction, could serve a few Alaskan snacks, sell a few souvenirs (Visitor Center t-shirts, etc Maybe a few Alaskan rocks and some nice Alaskan books and pamphlets.) There may be room for a couple of offices upstairs as well. All these would gain rent money and repairs might be subsidized by the various state groups already in place. Art groups, perhaps. And let's not forget the power of the public when they get behind their fund raising capabilities! 
We have so few buildings of historic significance that are so beautiful inside. We need to make way more photos available. Perhaps Todd Communications could look into creating one of their most wonderful photo books about it.
Proceeds to help the fund!
 Anyway, just an idea.