Monroe County Labor History Museum for historic restoration and LEED Certified sustainable renovation, Monroe, MI

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Project Name:	Monroe County Labor History Museum for historic restoration and LEED Certified sustainable renovation, Monroe, MI
Project Address:	41 W. Front Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Amount Requested:	$500,000
Federal Department or Agency:	Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Individual or entity requesting this appropriation:	The Monroe County Council C.I.O. Social & Welfare Association
Value to Michigan’s 15th Congressional District and the American taxpayer:
Funding will be used to complete the historic restoration & LEED Certified sustainable renovation of the Philip Murray Building in Monroe, MI as the ONLY Labor History Museum in Michigan & Ohio; to increase exhibit space, preserve local, regional, & national labor history and provide a venue for youth outreach programs, public events & performances. The Museum is a vital attraction in Monroe's Historic District; challenged by disinvestment, urban sprawl, suburburn development and perceived parking/safety issues. The project includes Historic & Green restoration, Handicap Access, HVAC and added bathrooms. This project will create 30 immediate construction jobs; allowing 6 full/10 part-time jobs in operations; 3 full/10 part-time jobs for tour exhibits.

Representative John Dingell