SPOKANE, Wash. – The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, also known as the MAC, announced a $1 million donation to its foundation on Tuesday.
The MAC said in a press release the money would be used to fund a new position, the Campbell House curator.
“We are grateful for this largest individual donation to the Campbell House, as well as to all the generous donors who make it possible for the MAC to preserve this historic home and keep it open for public enjoyment,” MAC Executive Director Wesley Jessup said. “The Campbell House is a living treasure of Spokane’s history. This gift ensures a dedicated curator whose work will sustain this legacy and expand educational opportunities for visitors.”
The Campbell House is the MAC’s largest artifact and sits adjacent to the museum’s main building. It was built for the Campbell family in 1898 and is a whopping 13,000 square feet in size.
The house was restored to its 1910 appearance in the early 1990s, the MAC said. It was designed by prominent Spokane architect Kirtland Cutter, who also created the Davenport Hotel, Monroe Street Bridge, Washington Water Works Building and more.
Campbell House will host its annual holiday open house on December 18-21 from noon to 4:00 p.m., featuring historical interpreters playing members of the Campbell Family and household staff.
For more information about the MAC and where to buy tickets, visit its website.
