Twentynine Palms Historical Society founding member Cheryl Erickson, left, joins President Les Snodgrass, founding member Bob Carter and Twentynine Palms Mayor McArthur Wright in turning the first shovels full of dirt during the organization’s groundbreaking ceremony for its new 2,222-square-foot multipurpose room Friday afternoon, April 6, 2018. The event on the grounds of the Old Schoolhouse Museum drew about 50 people. (Historical society photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)Two days after a well-attended groundbreaking ceremony, the Twentynine Palms Historical Society began construction on a 2,200-square-foot multipurpose building on the grounds of the Old Schoolhouse Museum. The multipurpose room will be able to hold up to 200 people and will serve as a gathering spot for the society’s annual Old Timers Gathering, annual meetings, the Weed Show, and other events. Yesterday Historical Society President Les Snodgrass was back at the museum, working with Scott Clark of Clark Construction Co.-Desert Dirt Works to begin excavation to prepare the ground for the pouring of the foundation. While the society has about $140,000 in its expansion fund, it is continuing to solicit money, materials, and labor for the project throughout construction. To help, call Snodgrass at 760-861-5801.
Twentynine Palms Historical Society President Les Snodgrass and Scott Clark of Clark Construction Co. – Desert Dirt Works begin excavating the ground where the organization’s new 2,222-square-foot multipurpose building will be built to prepare it for the pouring of the foundation. The pair started the dig at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018. When complete, the building will house a 1,500-square-foot multipurpose room with seating for up to 200 people, a catering kitchen, and restroom and storage facilities. (Historical society photo by Kelly O’Sullivan)
