$6.5K Grant To Help Restore Historic Glen Cove Courthouse

GLEN COVE, NY — The Nassau County Legislature has approved a $6,500 Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund grant has for the North Shore Historical Museum in Glen Cove for ongoing renovations, Legis. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton's office said.

The 1907 Justice Court building's 60 storm windows have been renovated by historic preservation standards and the grant will allow for the completion of another five to six of the remaining windows, which will be equipped with a special film on the glass to protect the museum’s collections and exhibits.

The building is listed on the state and National Register of Historic places.

The museum’s mission is to preserve the history of the north shore through the stewardship of its collections and historic structure to engage the public, and to interpret the history of the region, in particular the area once known as the “Gold Coast,” through exhibitions, lectures, and programs, DeRiggi-Whitton's office said.

She noted how growing up as the daughter of a local historian, she understands "the true value of having a location to display and preserve important artifacts."

"The leaders of the North Shore Historical Museum have been outstanding caretakers of the Justices Building, and this ongoing project is emblematic of their devotion to preserving our historic treasures and educating the public,” she said. “It was a pleasure to work with them to secure these funds and I thank my colleagues for their unanimous support.”