Michigan History Museum
CHALLENGE
Wanting to store and showcase historical pieces of all shapes and sizes, the Michigan History Museum knew it needed a partner to help transform its large warehouse of improperly stored artifacts on pallet racks and in boxes throughout the space. This strategic approach aimed to not only ensure organization and preservation of the garments but also space utilization,facilitating convenient access to the collections as needed. Funding for this project came from both state-provided resources and a secure grant. Plans were set in motion to revolutionize the warehouse into a fitting archive for Michigan’s historical artifacts, however, Covid-related regulations halted their progress. Despite the pandemic setback, Casper’s local expert maintained a close relationship with the museum, allowing them to seamlessly resume the project when regulations allowed.
SOLUTION
Building upon our established relationship with the client, Spacesaver brought its expertise to the project, offering High-Density Mobile Systems with 4-Post shelving. Customized to accommodate archival boxes with garment hangers, our innovative storage solutions perfectly met the State of Michigan’s non-proprietary specification requirements for the bidding process. Spacesaver’s solutions stood out among competitors, enabling us to secure the bid and implement our innovative storage systems in collaboration with The Casper Corporation. Through our successful track record with previous installations, we instilled confidence in the State, leading to the integration of our storage solutions within the Michigan History Museum. This off-site facility serves as the warehouse for the Michigan History Museum’s extensive collection, combined with the adaptability of our High-Density Mobile Systems. While inaccessible to the public, this storage facility – distinct from the museum’s downtown Lansing location – plays an important role in preserving historical artifacts intended for future public exhibitions. Spacesaver’s solutions continue to support the museum’s commitment to preserving Michigan’s heritage for generations to come.
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