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Wattles Jacobs Education Center
introducing the
wattles jacobs
2015education center
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and our Membership, it is our pleasure to present to you
the Wattles Jacobs Education Center.
The New Bedford skyline is forever changed and your Whaling Museum is completely transformed. Today we
announce victory. Victory because the residents of this proud City have a new jewel in their crown, victory because
students of this region have a new education center dedicated to their erudition, victory because this new construc-
tion signals a renaissance for the historic downtown, and victory because this massive undertaking is a triumph
of both spirit and will.
In advance of our highly anticipated September ribbon cutting, we announce success in achieving our fundraising
goal which now exceeds seven and a half million dollars.
An avalanche of private support has allowed for an enormous scope of work: constructing a new twenty thousand
square foot education center, comprehensive renovations throughout the existing campus and major investments
in climate control systems that will care for our collection.
Let us count our blessings but not stop here. We must capitalize on our investment because success breeds success.
The completion of this capital campaign, and in record time, should give confidence and hope to all who believe in
community enrichment. For generations to come our decisions and actions today will be appreciated and utilized
to maximum benefit. We thank every person who has stepped forward to embrace this vision and make it a reality.
We encourage you to engage with this venerable institution and invite you to join with us as we embark upon this
new chapter.
Hon. Armand Fernandes, Jr. (Ret.) George B. Mock III Chair, Board of Trustees Capital Campaign Co-Chair
Donald S. Rice James Russell Capital Campaign Co-Chair President & CEO
Dear Friends,
Grand Opening Weekend September 26th – 27th
saturday, september 26th
2:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with special honorees Joan & Irwin Jacobs and Kathy & Gurdon Wattles
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Community Open House
sunday, september 27th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Community Open House
Grand Opening Events are generously sponsored by
Bristol County Savings Bank
Capital Campaign Major DonorsWith deep and abiding gratitude we acknowledge and thank the following donors who, by their charitable actions, have provided the means to create a transformative experience.
as of June 30, 2015
Susan Sweetser Brenninkmeyer
The Manton Foundation
National Endowment for the Humanities
Massachusetts Cultural Council - Cultural Facilities Fund
Nancy & Jack Braitmayer
Cile & Bill Hicks
Mary Beckman Huidekoper & Peter Galloway Huidekoper
Nye Lubricants
Frima & Dr. Gilbert Shapiro
Anne & Richard Webb
William M. Wood Foundation
An Anonymous Donor
Community Foundation of Southeastern MA – Jacobs Family Donor Fund
New York Community Trust – Wattles Family Charitable Trust Fund
An Anonymous Donor
Community Foundation of Southeastern MA – Acushnet Foundation Fund Babbitt Steam Specialty Co.
BayCoast Bank
Jayne & Richard Burkhardt
Barbara & Paul Ferri
Caroline & Lawrence Huntington
Estate of Betty Knowles
Marguerite & H. F. Lenfest
Nichols Foundation
Northeastern University
Estate of Craig A.C. Reynolds
Edgenie & Donald S. Rice
Norman & Maryellen Sullivan Shachoy
Sloan & Hardwick Simmons
Carol Taylor & John Deknatel
The Upstream Foundation
The Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Foundation
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
James Bevilacqua & Constance Bacon
Coggeshall & Company
City of New Bedford
Patricia & Hon. Armand Fernandes, Jr.
Jeffrey Gouveia, Jr.
Tally & John N. Garfield, Jr.
Kate & Albert W. Merck
Faith & Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar
Estate of Patricia Nottage
Russell Morin Fine Catering
Capt. & Mrs. Robert G. Walker, USN
Marsha & David N. Kelley II Hon. D. Lloyd Macdonald & Ann Macdonald
Christine & Rep. Paul A. Schmid, III
Jane Shapleigh, Jane Mackey & Christine Schmid
Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation
Fredi & Dr. Howard Stevenson
Janet & Dean Whitla
Talbot Baker, Jr.
Pamela & Joseph Barry, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Russell S. Beede
Jewelle & Nat Bickford
Mary Jean & Bill Blasdale
Estate of Robert O. Boardman
Nanette & William M. Braucher
Bristol County Savings Bank
The Challenger Foundation
Nancy C. Crosby
Arline & Roy Enoksen
Ruth & Lincoln Ekstrom
Marilyn & David Ferkinhoff
Fiber Optic Center
Sheldon Friedland
In memory of Shulamith Friedland
Nelson S. Gifford
Nonnie & Frederic C. Hood
Holly & Joe McDonough
Cathy Minehan & E. Gerald Corrigan
Barbara Moss & Dr. Timothy Haydock
John Sherburne Reidy
Dorothy & Owen Robbins
Delia & James Russell
Grace & David Wyss
Lisa Schmid Alvord & Joel B. Alvord
The Beach Family
Jennifer & Jeffrey Collins
Liddy & Thomas G. Davis
DeMello Charitable Foundation
Elsie Fraga
Descendants of Captain Jonathan Capen Hawes
Susan & Dr. Gary Grosart
Philip Guymont & Susan McLaren
MPD Higgins Foundation
Marianna & Edward M. Howland II
Susan & Dr. John S. Howland
Patricia A. Jayson
Joseph Abboud Company
Mona & Robert Ketcham
Andrew Kotsatos & Heather Parsons
Joan & William A. Lawrence
Judy & Jay Light
Robert Lenzer
The Ludes Family Foundation
Judith N. & Edward G. Lund, Jr.
Susan & Albert Paladino
Faith & Charles Paulsen
Emily & John Pinheiro
Riccardi’s Catering
Mickie & Clif Rice
Anthony Sapienza
Peter Silvia
Charles Smiler
Jeannie & Mason Smith
Mary Howland Smoyer
Virginia & Victor Trautwein
Mallory & John Waterman
Ann & John Webster
Judith & Harvey White
Laima & Bertram Zarins
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A Transformative Result:physical improvements consolidate the campus
RENOVATION
Sundial Administration Building
RENOVATION
Cook Memorial Theater
NEW
Baycoast Bank Stage
NEW
Dr. Gilbert & Frima Shapiro Gallery
NEW
Apprentice Lab
NEW
Conservation Workshops
NEW
Climate Control systems for galleries and collecitons
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NEW
William M. Wood Discovery Center
NEW
Research Library
NEW
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Reading Room
NEW
Harbor View Gallery and Terrace
NEW
Nye Lubricants Learning Lab
UPDATE
Captain Paul Cuffe Park
NEW
Portraits of a Port Gallery
NEW
International GalleryNEW
Walker Volunteer Room
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Harbor View Gallery Main Donor Wall
A permanent series of plaques recognizing all contributors of $5,000 or more.
Harbor View Terrace Susan Sweetser Brenninkmeyer in memory of her parents, Dr. Peter and Ruth Sweetser
William M. Wood Casa Dos Botes Discovery Center William M. Wood Foundation
International Gallery Edgenie & Donald S. Rice Sloan & Hardwick Simmons
Scrimshaw Gallery Mary Beckman Huidekoper and Peter Galloway Huidekoper
Portraits of a Port Gallery Available
Fo’c’sle Interactive Exhibit Available
Fine and Decorative Arts Gallery Dr. Gilbert & Frima Shapiro
Museum Theater Stage BayCoast Bank
Captain Paul Cuffe Park Available
Learning Labs Nye Lubricants
Apprentice Lab Available
Volunteer Room Mrs. Robert J. Walker
Conservation Workshops Available
Research Library Jayne & Richard Burkhardt The Nichols Foundation Estate of Patricia Nottage
Library Reading Room Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation
Sperm Whale Gallery Available
Melville Room Available
Sundial Administration BuildingAvailable
Premier Recognition Opportunities
The Board of Trustees recognizes and announces the following named spaces:
Education
• Computers and tablets for student
and scholar use
• Distance learning equipment
• Video presentation technology
• Teacher landing stations
• Whiteboards
• Cabinetry, shelving, tables and chairs
• Media Room fit-out
Exhibitions
• Interpretative panels
• Cases and cabinetry
• Specialized lighting systems
• Interactive activities
• Graphic design
Outdoor Beautification
• Landscape design
• Entrance plaza whale fountain
• Art installations
Research Library
• Rare book visible storage
• Digital conversion technology
• Scholar workstations
• Logbook vaults
• Computers for research
Collections
• Conservation equipment
• Climate control systems
• Security and fire prevention
• Compact storage units
Energy Efficiency Measures
• LED Lighting
• Motion and CO2 sensors
• Building Automation System with Direct
Digital Control Technology
• Data loggers for temperature and humidity
• Envelope and façade reinforcement
Building Capacity
You are encouraged to direct your gift towards a specific project which is of particular
interest to you. Every gift will be recognized in the capital campaign report. Donations
of $5,000 or more will be listed on the main donor wall in the Harbor View Gallery.
Give by mail
Use the enclosed response envelope.
Gift of securities
Giving stock instead of cash can greatly benefit both you and
the Museum. If your stock has increased in value from the
time of purchase, you can avoid paying capital gains tax by
donating the security. Stock transfers are simple and can be
accepted by the Museum’s broker at no cost–ensuring that
every dollar of your donation will go directly to the campaign.
Contribute from your IRA
Individuals 70 ½ years old may be able to transfer up to
$100,000 from their IRAs directly to the Museum
without having to pay income tax.
Discuss options Contact the Development Office at 508-717-6815.
There are many ways to contribute
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Plan Your Estate
Good estate planning could enable you to make a larger charitable gift than you ever thought possible. There are a variety of planned giving structures available to donors that combine your philanthropic interests with your financial needs and tax-planning strategies. By setting one up today, you can see the impact of your gift and know you made a big difference.
BequestsA bequest from either a will or living trust lets you provide a contribution to the Museum free of estate tax. You can give cash, specific property, or a percentage of your estate. Because your gift doesn’t come to the Museum until after your lifetime, you can leave a legacy without giving up assets today.
Charitable Gift AnnuityA gift annuity is one of the most popular and simplest types of planned gifts. You donate assets that the Museum invests into its endowment. The Museum agrees to provide a fixed payment to you and/or a beneficiary for life. At the end of the agreement, the funds become available to support the Museum’s mission. A charitable deduction for a portion of the value of gift is available to the donor immediately. The income payments are also partially tax-free.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust and Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustA Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) and a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) are arrangements where a donor places assets in a Trust that makes payments to the donor (and/or someone else chosen by the donor) at least annually. It can run for the lifetime of an individual, or for a specified number of years. After this lifetime, the assets go to the Museum. For a CRUT, the pay-out to the income beneficiary each year is a fixed percentage of the value of trust principal, revalued annually. A CRAT pays out a fixed dollar amount annually, which does not change.
If you have already included the Museum in your estate plans, please let us know. While participation can be anonymous, your willingness to be listed as a member of the Bourne Society inspires others to follow in your example.
Building the Endowment
Hope Atkinson
Robert Austin
Connie Bacon & Jim Bevilacqua
Elizabeth H. & Edward C. Brainard II
John W. Braitmayer
Sally Bullard
Ruth & Lincoln Ekstrom
Elsie Fraga
Tally & John N. Garfield, Jr.
Berna & Joseph Heyman, M.D.
Cile & Bill Hicks
Johanna S. & Frederic C. Hood
Patricia A. Jayson
William N. Keene & Sons
Patricia P. & Robert A. Lawrence
Albert E. Lees III
George Lewis
Elizabeth & J. Greer McBratney
Peter H. McCormick
Laura E. McLeod
National Endowment for the Humanities
Arthur H. Parker
Rev. Diana W. & Daniel A. Phillips
Polly Duff Phipps
Judith Westlund Rosbe
Irving Coleman Rubin
Harris Rusitzky
Louis M. Rusitzky
Jane P. Ryder
Roberta H. Sawyer
Sandra & Roderick Turner
Lyman B. Waterman
Janet & Dean Whitla
E. Andrew Wilde, Jr.
Anonymous, three donors
In Memoriam
Ruth S. Atkinson
Sylvia Thomas Baird
Robert O. Boardman
Kay & John C. Bullard, M.D.
Leland Carle
Norbert P. Fraga, D.M.D.
Joan & Ed Hicks
Margaret C. Howland
Mary B. & Peter G. Huidekoper
Betty K. Knowles
Margaret P. Lissak
Louise A. Melling
Martha Miller
Patricia Nottage
Gratia Rinehart Montgomery
Craig A.C. Reynolds
Joseph A. Sciuto
Louis O. St. Aubin, Jr.
Josephine Ashley Thayer
Suzanne Underwood
Elinor & Thomas C. Weaver
Edward H. Wing, Jr.
Since the inception of this capital campaign, Museum friends have helped to build
financial capacity through planned gifts and contributions to the endowment fund.
In conjunction with the Wattles Jacobs Education Center, the Board of Trustees
wishes to acknowledge and thank the following donors who have elected to help
build the endowment.
Leaving a Legacy
“As intrepid sailors and history buffs, as well
as long-time enthusiastic participants in the
work and activities of the Whaling Museum,
my husband Dean and I knew we wanted to
include the Whaling Museum in our list of
bequests. By doing so, we could help assure
that this “Jewel in the Crown of the South
Coast” will be there for coming generations. There is no better museum
in the country to learn about the history of a region, its diversity of people,
their development of the economic engine of its time and place, and the
evolution over these centuries of our understanding of whales as the great
mammals of the sea. We hope many others join us in building this legacy
for all our citizens.”
— Janet & Dean Whitla, Members of the Whaling Museum Bourne Society
Estate Planning Seminar September 15, 6:00 p.m. at the Buzzards Bay
Coalition, 114 Front Street, New Bedford
Join us to discuss recent trends in estate planning, best
practices, and options for impactful philanthropy. This
collaborative program is sponsored by New Bedford
Whaling Museum, Buzzards Bay Coalition, and
UMASS Dartmouth.
Upper Right: Fernandes Masonry begins work on the
facade of the building.
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Endowment Growth
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Expanding AccessibilityCulminating with the opening of the Wattles Jacobs Education Center, renovated or new public spaces have doubled in the past seven years.
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Space 2008 Status 2015 Status
Museum Plaza Public Space Outdoor sculpture park
Cook Memorial Theater
Public Space Newly renovated, addition of BayCoast Bank Stage and Cabinet of Curiosities exhibition
Jacobs Family Gallery Public Space New whale ecology exhibits
Wattles Family Gallery Storage Renovated public fine arts gallery
Dr. Gilbert & Frima Shapiro Gallery
Classroom Renovated public decorative arts gallery
Sperm Whale Gallery Exhibit Space New major exhibition From Pursuit to Preservation
Bourne Building Public Space Major renovation with addition of climate controls
Azorean Whaleman Gallery
Temporary Exhibition Permanent gallery within the Bourne Building
Space 2008 Status 2015 Status
Charles S. Ashley Gallery
Exhibit Space New major exhibition Harboring Hope
Gratia Houghton Rinehart Gallery
Public Space New major exhibition Energy & Enterprise
Scrimshaw Gallery Temporary glass exhibition
Permanent Scrimshaw by Candlelight exhibition
Forecastle Area Forecastle interactive Portraits of a Port Gallery
International Gallery
Paul Cuffe Kitchen Storage Exhibition and media space
Braitmayer Family Gallery
Former Dutch and British Gallery
Changing exhibition gallery
Centre Street Gallery Changing exhibition gallery
Melville Room
Davis Observation Deck
Public Space Public Space
San Francisco Room Conference Room Following Fish exhibit
Captain Paul Cuffe Park
Underutilized space Upgraded urban park
Grimshaw – Gudewicz Reading Room
Purchase Street Building
Wattles Jacobs Education Center
Cape Verdean Maritime Exhibition
Permanent gallery within the Bourne Building
Nye Lubricants Learning Labs
New public space
William M. Wood Discovery Center
New public space
Harbor View Gallery
New public space
Harbor View Terrace
New public spaceCommunity enrichment
through education, access and engagement
Preservation and protection of
the region’s heritage and
culture
Tourism, branding and economic development
The Museum’s “three-legged stool”
Through both formal and informal educational programs,
the Museum provides a meaningful experience for students,
educators, scholars and enthusiasts designed to foster a
community of lifelong learning.
objectives:• Actively engage in efforts to improve educational attainment
in New Bedford
• Reflect the cultures and communities of the region through
an expanding suite of programs
• Provide meaningful out-of-the-classroom experiences
for students and educators
• Expand reach and increase the number of K-12 students served
• Deepen college partnerships both with faculty and students
• Enhance the Research Library’s reputation as a world
center for scholarship
• Expand avocational and adult learning programs to foster
inquiry and the exchange of ideas
• Introduce the museum experience to younger audiences
• Communicate and advocate a message of whale
conservation and preservation
• Author and publish scholarly works that pertain to
our mission
• Partner with synergistic organizations to leverage impact
• Promote the cultural tapestry of the region
• Invest in the New Bedford Underserved Youth Apprenticeship
Program
• Engage students with comprehensive, content-rich,
experiential and visually stimulating exhibits
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How our resources are allocated
Staff Office Area Private administrative offices
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purpose:This multi-use amphitheater, recently renovated, is designed for presentations,
performances, and exhibits. It features a new “visible storage” exhibition, which
displays the Museum’s striking collection of fi gureheads, sternboards,
half-hull models, portraits, and shipwright’s tools.
features:• Renovated and fully equipped with upgraded audio-visual technology
• Expanded stage with egress to the Jacobs Family Gallery
• Distance-learning capabilities
principal funder:BayCoast Bank
specifi cations: 2,500 sq. feet
opened: February, 2015
Cook Memorial Theater, BayCoast Bank Stage
Since our founding in 1851, we have endeavored to
strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we
serve. Today, we are proud to continue this legacy of community
support with the creation of the BayCoast Bank Stage, which
will be used to educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of
South Coast residents for generations to come.”
— nicholas christ, president & ceo, baycoast bank
ground level
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cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
plaza
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museum store
captain paul cuffe park
administration
bourne building
jacobs family gallery
coat room
wattles jacobs education center
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Far Right: Carl Tabor and David Kelley unveil the BayCoast Bank Stage plaque
ground level
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baycoast bank stage
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gallery
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purpose:A permanent new exhibition space featuring New England Fine and Decorative
Arts, including the Museum’s Pairpoint and Mount Washington Glass
Collections. Installations will complement the historic architectural details
of this elegant gallery space and highlight the contributions of
New England artists to national and international design.
principal funders:Dr. Gilbert & Frima Shapiro
specifi cations: 1,000 sq. feet
opened: July, 2015
Dr. Gilbert & Frima Shapiro Gallery
Despite the Museum’s incredible growth, it has historically
not had enough gallery space in which to exhibit more of its vast
collection of paintings, while at the same time continue to host the
many changing exhibits for which it has become widely popular.
As a result of this need and in recognition of the Museum’s
longstanding role in the community as a unique educational and
cultural asset, we are pleased to help make this new space a
reality for the enjoyment of all.”
— dr. gilbert & frima shapiro
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Center Right: The Shapiro’s cut the ribbon to their new gallery.
william m. wood casa dos botes
discovery center
ground level
cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
plaza
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the white whale
museum store
captain paul cuffe park
administration
bourne building
jacobs family gallery
coat room
wattles jacobs education center
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purpose:A family-friendly interactive exhibit zone honoring the legacy and heritage
of the Portuguese community. The Discovery Center is designed to be an
inviting space where families can explore and learn together.
features:• Whaleboat interactives
• A newly redesigned “fo’c’sle” and windlass
• Sailing themed activities for children and families to enjoy
principal funder:William M. Wood Foundation
specifi cations: 4,000 sq. feet
opening: Spring, 2016
William M. Wood Casa Dos Botes Discovery Center
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Casa dos Botes is an historic site for the Azorean
community in the U.S., as the fi rst Azorean whaleboats in the
country were built on this very location. I am thrilled to see
this tradition celebrated through the dedication of the Casa dos
Botes Discovery Center, and to have participated in the
re-envisioning of this space where families can enjoy learning
about Portuguese heritage and maritime culture.”
— john pinheiro, founder, azorean maritime heritage society
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Conceptual layout overview
Navigation interactive
Crow’s Nest interactive
Fo’c’sle interactive
Yankee and Azorean whaleboat interactive
Furling the sails interactive
Sketches courtesy of David Blanchette.
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discovery center
conservation workshops
captain paul cuffe park
cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
bourne buildingwood building
plaza
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administrationjacobs family
gallery
courtyard level
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purpose:An expanded, secure facility to house and protect the Museum’s 750,000 piece collection items. These consolidated workshops will benefi t from new energy-effi cient climate and humidity control systems, state-of-the-art security and a dedicated exhibit preparatory zone. The space will be outfi tted with custom compact storage units and specialized shelving for artifacts and works of art.
principal funder:Naming Opportunity Available
specifi cations: 4,200 sq. feet
opening: October, 2015
Conservation Workshops
purpose:An expanded and inviting urban park for visitors and families to enjoy,
beautifying and transforming the corner of Union Street and Johnny
Cake Hill. Captain Paul Cuffe Park will be enclosed with a decorative
fence and will serve as an open-air patio appropriately situated
next to the Casa dos Botes Discovery Center.
principal funder:Naming Opportunity Available
specifi cations: 700 Sq. Feet
opening: October, 2015
Captain Paul Cuffe Park and the Jonathan Bourne Courtyard
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Right: Collections Manager and Conservator Jordan Berson applies a protective
solution to the Grand Panorama of A Voyage ‘Round the World.
main level
cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
bourne buildingwood building
apprentice lab
captain paul cuffe park
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melville room
walker volunteer room
rice simmonsinternational gallery
clifford w. ashley gallery
grimshaw-gudewiczreading room
nye lubricants learning
labs
portraits of a port
huidekoperscrimshaw
gallery
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plaza
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labs
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whaleman gallery
jacobs family gallery
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purpose:The Portraits of a Port gallery will celebrate individuals who made substantial
contributions to the region’s social, industrial and cultural history. The gallery
will welcome visitors into the Wattles Jacobs Education Center. The location
is appropriately situated to inspire students and teachers towards important
regional topics of research and inquiry.
principal funder:Naming Opportunity Available
specifi cations: 750 sq. feet
opening: Late Fall, 2015
Portraits of a Port Gallery
purpose:The International Gallery showcases the Museum’s
exceptional collection of Fine and Decorative Arts from
around the world. It provides a permanent home for
our global collections.
principal funders:Donald & Edgenie Rice
Hardwick & Sloan Simmons
specifi cations: 1,100 sq. feet
0pened: May, 2015
International Gallery The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all
New England… nowhere in all America will you fi nd more patrician-like
houses; parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford.”
— herman melville
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here
Top left: Herman Melville, the novelist who immortalized New Bedford.
Top right: The daughter of a whaling family dynasty, Henrietta “Hetty” Howland Green became the
wealthiest woman in America in the fi rst quarter of the 20th century. She challenged Wall Street’s
patriarchal system and paved the way for women in business and fi nance.
Bottom left: Fiery orator, author, champion of abolition, women’s rights and a freedom fi ghter in the
age of the Civil War, Frederick Douglass began his life as a free man in New Bedford.
Bottom right: Manjiro Nakahama, as a fourteen year old fi sherman from Japan, was rescued by a
New Bedford whaleship after being shipwrecked in the Pacifi c. He was one of the fi rst from Japan
to ever visit the U.S. and later became an important translator during the opening of Japan.
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main level
cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
bourne buildingwood building
apprentice lab
captain paul cuffe park
brai
tmay
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amil
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alle
ry gratia houghtonrinehartgallery
melville room
walker volunteer room
rice simmonsinternational
gallery
clifford w. ashley gallery
grimshaw-gudewiczreading room
nye lubricants learning
labs
portraits of a port
huidekoperscrimshaw
gallery
cuff
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plaza
nye lubricants learning
labs
wattles jacobs education centerazorean
whaleman gallery
jacobs family gallery
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purpose:Provide access to and care for the Museum’s library and archival collections.
In addition to its collection of books, logbooks and manuscripts, the Research
Library will house and make accessible such major collections as the Adeline
H. Perkins Rand Photography Archive, the Melville Society Archive, the
New Bedford Port Society Archives, Merchants Bank Book Collection,
and Portuguese Immigration Records. The new Grimshaw-Gudewicz
Reading Room will be a stately space designed to accommodate
visiting scholars and student researchers.
principal funders:
Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation
Jayne & Richard Burkhardt
The Nichols Foundation
The Estate of Patricia Nottage
specifi cations: 1,500 sq. feet
opening: Fall 2015
The Research Library and Grimshaw-Gudewicz Reading Room
Joan and I strongly support the Whaling Museum’s new
Education Center & Research Library, a key addition, which will
enhance the collection and bring education, research, and tourism
benefi ts to the region. We invite you to join the many benefactors
committed to a timely completion of this exciting project.”
— dr. irwin m. jacobs
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Right: Joan and Irwin Jacobs pose with an actual size mock-up of the Research Library entrance.
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purpose:A home for the Museum’s structured school programs, which serve
16,000 participants annually. The Nye Lubricants Learning Labs will
comprise two classrooms, fl exibly designed for varied class sizes and
teaching approaches. The Labs will also provide the necessary space
to host new lifelong learning programs for adult audiences.
principal funder:Nye Lubricants
specifi cations:1,500 sq. feet
opening:
October, 2015
The Docents are very knowledgeable – so much
information is presented with related artifacts to observe
and even touch. It is wonderful for the students to
learn about whaling history with the added benefi t of
the program’s connection to science standards.”
— local teacher
The Nye Lubricants Learning Labs
main level
cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
bourne buildingwood building
apprentice lab
captain paul cuffe park
brai
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melville room
walker volunteer room
rice simmonsinternational
gallery
clifford w. ashley gallery
grimshaw-gudewiczreading room
nye lubricants learning
labs
portraits of a port
huidekoperscrimshaw
gallery
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plaza
nye lubricants learning
labs
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whaleman gallery
jacobs family gallery
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main level
cook memorial theater,
baycoast bank stage
bourne buildingwood building
apprentice lab
captain paul cuffe park
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ry gratia houghtonrinehartgallery
melville room
walker volunteer room
rice simmonsinternational
gallery
clifford w. ashley gallery
grimshaw-gudewiczreading room
nye lubricants learning
labs
portraits of a port
huidekoperscrimshaw
gallery
cuff
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plaza
nye lubricants learning
labs
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whaleman gallery
jacobs family gallery
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purpose:Dedicated classroom for the burgeoning service-focused Apprentice program,
which currently employs 18 underserved local high school students.
The Lab will provide the students with a space that complements their
activities and the program’s goals for twenty-fi rst century skill
development and college/workplace readiness.
features:• Individual workstations and lockers for each student
• A collaborative zone for group work and instruction
• Presentation area with comfortable seating and a multimedia screen
• Wall-mounted cabinets for storage and display of projects
principal funder: Naming Opportunity Available
specifi cations: 1,500 sq. feet
opening: Fall, 2015
Apprentice Lab
When I fi rst joined the Apprentice program, I expected to
learn about whales. I didn’t expect the depths in which I’d learn,
not only about whaling, but about life. I didn’t expect to gain
so many impeccable skills for the workplace, and I especially
didn’t expect the friendships and connections I would create
along the way.
— cassie porier, class of 2014
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Center Right: Gurdon B. Wattles, founder of the Apprentice Program, speaks at their
2015 graduation ceremony.
sundial building
harbor view gallery
captain paul cuffe park
bourne building
san francisco
room
davis observation deck
harbor view terrace
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purpose:An exquisite event space with magnifi cent panoramic views of New
Bedford Harbor and Buzzards Bay. This gallery will host weddings and
community events, while also serving as a changing exhibition gallery.
Prominently featured will be the main donor wall, permanently
recognizing all donors of $5,000 or more to the capital campaign.
features:• Open assembly and meeting space
• High-tech conference capabilities
• Egress to the Harbor View Terrace
principal funder: Naming Opportunity Available
specifi cations: 2,900 sq. feet
opening: October, 2015
Harbor View Gallery
purpose:Stone-paved terrace creating an outdoor gallery of magisterial harbor
views. Visitors and event attendees alike will enjoy this elegant space,
which also provides an opportunity for outdoor art installations.
principal funder:Susan Sweetser Brenninkmeyer in memory of her parents,
Dr. Peter and Ruth Sweetser
specifi cations: 700 sq. feet
0pening: October, 2015
Harbor View Terrace
I wanted to honor the memory of my parents,
Dr. Peter and Ruth Sweetser, who loved New Bedford and
to which they contributed much of their time and talent.
The Harbor View Terrace is the perfect site for my tribute,
as it shares the same wonderful view of New Bedford
harbor as our home on County Street.”
— susan sweetser brenninkmeyer
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view from johnny cake hill (Below)
The design of this facade is intended to create an
apt and understated neighbor to the stately Bourne
Building. It is also meant to be a diminutive
compliment to the historic Seamen’s Bethel. A
kind of “Quaker Aesthetic” is achieved by adopting
in the design the scale and quiet elegance of the
commercial/residential down-scaled buildings of
Johnny Cake Hill.
view from north water street (Above)
Joining a row of existing buildings, this side of the building
addresses the street edge directly and helps defi ne and
reinforce the character of its neighborhood. The form of the
facade is derived from a traditional New Bedford mercantile
building of the mid to late nineteenth century. This aesthet-
ic will help reinforce the Historic District’s relationship to
the waterfront by completing the block and by providing the
focus of an important view corridor up Rose Alley.
Architectural Renderings
Below: North Water Street Elevation next to the Sundial building.
Project Team
Board of Trustees 2015 - 2016Hon. Armand Fernandes, Jr., (Ret.), Chair
Carol M. Taylor, Ph.D., First Vice-Chair
George B. Mock III, Second Vice Chair
Joseph E. McDonough, Treasurer
Hardwick Simmons, Assistant Treasurer
Edward M. Howland II, Clerk
Patricia L. Andrade, M.D.
Charles Bascom
Mary Jean Blasdale
Tricia Claudy
James G. DeMello
William do Carmo
Paula Cordeiro, Ph.D.
Pamela R. Donnelly
Roy Enoksen
John N. Garfi eld, Jr.
Llewellyn Howland III
Lawrence S. Huntington
Museum Advisory CouncilJohn N. Garfi eld, Jr., Chair
Lisa Schmid Alvord
Talbot Baker, Jr.
John W. Braitmayer
Truman S. Casner
Carl J. Cruz
Barbara B. Ferri
Deidre Foerster
Lucile Hicks
Mount Vernon Group Architects
Mount Vernon Group Architects (MVG) was selected at the inception of the project in 2011. Since then, they have worked tirelessly to collaborate with Museum staff, Trustees and the local historic commission, to design a multi-functional and fl exible building with a quietly elegant exterior. MVG’s design is a fi tting addition to the historic district, and diminutively complements its stately neighbor, the Bourne Building. The company was established in 1954 and has been led by Principal Architect Frank Tedesco since 1992. MVG has designed more than 150 educational buildings for both public and independent clients: elementary schools, middle schools and high schools, as well as college and university buildings.
Page Building Construction Co.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee selected Page Building Construction Co. as a result of a competitive bid process in late 2013. Page’s Anthony DiGiantommaso oversees all construction services for the Wattles Jacobs Education Center. The Whaling Museum has a strong relationship with DiGiantommaso following his direction of the $4 million restoration of the 1916 Bourne Building with Bufftree Building Company. Mr. DiGiantommaso was chiefl y responsible for completing this critical project on-time and on-budget.
Owner’s Project Manager, Suffolk Construction
Representatives of Suffolk Construction serve as the Owner’s Project Manager. They ensure the delivery of a high quality and collaborative construction process as the key contact between MVG and Page Construction.
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Wattles Jacobs Education Center
Keith Kauppila
David N. Kelley II
Elizabeth Kellogg
Jack Livramento
Hon. D. Lloyd Macdonald, (Ret.)
Michael Moore, Ph.D.
Faith Pierce Morningstar
Barbara Moss
Barbara H. Mulville
Alice Rice Perkins
Hon. Phillip Rapoza
Anthony R. Sapienza
Christine Shapleigh Schmid, M.D.
Maryellen Sullivan Shachoy
Gunga T. Tavares
Gurdon B. Wattles
Susan M. Wolkoff
Senior Staff James Russell, President & CEO
Christina Connett, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions
Sarah W. Rose, Curator of Education
Alison M. Smart, Vice President, Development & Marketing
Michelle Taylor, Vice President, Operations & Chief Financial Offi cer
Frederic C. Hood
Irwin Jacobs, Ph.D.
Patricia A. Jayson
William N. Keene
William T. Kennedy
Frances F. Levin
Eugene Monteiro
Arthur H. Parker
John S. Penney, Jr.
John C. Pinheiro
Donald S. Rice
Brian J. Rothschild, Ph.D.
Calvin Siegal
Gilbert L. Shapiro, M.D.
Capt. Robert G. Walker
Elizabeth H. Weinberg
Janet P. Whitla
Johnny Cake Hill Elevation
North Water Street Elevation
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