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George F. Boyer Museum Makes Room for History

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By Lauren Suit

Executive board members of the Wildwood Historical Society gather to break ground on the museum's addition. Phonto by Lauren Suit

WILDWOOD — At the George F. Boyer Museum, the Wildwood Historical Society houses vintage photos, artifacts and memorabilia, chronicling the various ages of Wildwood, from its merger with Holly Beach City, to the present.

However, finding enough room for all that history is a tough task.

That’s why, about a year ago, the historical society's board started to look into adding on to the property. The Wildwood Historical Society Executive board members held their official groundbreaking Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. after months of sketching, drawing, planning, bid-ding and applying for necessary permits.

The proposed addition will extend out 24 feet on the north side of the building and 42 feet, he depth of the present building, to provide approximately 1,000 square feet of additional space.

When work is completed, the addition will provide both display and meeting space. Steve Casiello, the general contractor, said work is expected to last about eight weeks and without complications, the new additions should be ready for a projected dedication date in April 2009.

The price tag on the addition is approximately $125,000. In order to help with costs Wildwood Historical Society President Anne Vinci said that a building fund is in place. Those donating $500 or more will have their names places on a plaque on the new addi-tion. She said that currently, donation are $30,000.

The museum will be open throughout the construction phase, operating on its regular winter schedule.

Contact Suit at: (609) 886-8600 ext. 25 or lsuit@cmcherald.com

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Sat, 11/22/2008 - 6:30pm

Mr. Truitt probably spoke with Robert Bright, Sr., who died in May 2006 at the age of 96, and his son, Bob, who between them knew more about the history of the Wildwoods than anyone--perhaps even more than my father, George F. Boyer. I know that my Dad would be extremely proud of the work that the Wildwood Historical Society is doing to preserve the history of the island, and my family and I--including my brother, G. Bruce Boyer--wish them all the best in making the new addition to the museum a reality!
Signed, Kathy B. Maher, McLean, Virginia (WHS, 1967)

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Tue, 11/18/2008 - 2:34pm

From Elkton, Maryland...I am glad you are expanding as I very much enjoyed my time @ 7-8 years ago, talking I believe to Mr. Boyer and his son. They were helping me find the Whale Motel which we did, in a 1972 phone book. One could see the Whale building from the Wildwood Diner which I think was most recently torn down.

The boy (now man) who's parents owned the Whale Motel also was one of the boys who sold newspapers on the beach...that Philadelphia Enquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, etc call that is heard just @ the time you fall asleep.

Although only 52, my back has been in poor shape for over 5 years & I haven't been to W/W for that amount of time. I used to always make it once, even if I have to go without the family or a friend. After a friend told me about W/W when I was @ 20 in 1977, I have lost interest in Ocean City, MD or Rehoboth, DE. I still get excited when I see someone with a North W/W, W/W or W/W Crest tee shirt or sweater on.

May the museum be blessed by our GOD and represent Wildwood for the rest of history.
Signed, Bob Truitt

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 4:19pm

Anyone else notice MUSEUM spelled incorrectly on the bottom of that sign?

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