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The solicitation is for the Exhibit Planning, Design, Fabrication, and Installation for the Eisenhower National Historic Site, issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service. The contract will include developing exhibits and interpretive elements for the visitor experience at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, including exhibits, graphics, interactive elements, and other visitor-facing products. The document contains detailed requirements, specifications, and design guidelines for the various exhibit components across different areas of the site, such as the reception center, corridor, introduction area, and Gettysburg home. It also includes information about artifacts, photos, and other materials to be incorporated. No specific response date, award date, pricing terms, or set asides are provided in this attachment. The contract is being awarded by the National Park Service.
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Comprehensive Plan All exhibit elements organized by Scene and Content group
Scene Exterior Content Gr 01 : Building Signage
Objective
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[Overall note to the park: Park, please note that questions to you are in blue. Brackets [ ] indicate where a date or word needs to be checked for accuracy (for example, is the Crosley a [“sedan”--?]. Lastly, I will need your input on where exactly to include more on the Moaneys in the exhibit and the image to do it with. They can definitely be in the family flipbook, but, that won’t be as front-and- center as it could be.]
The exterior elements are intended to create a highly visible welcome and threshold experience that gives visitors access to orientation and brief information at all times, not just when the reception center is open.
Visitor Experience
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This scene is comprised of several elements. At 01-01, there is signage on the side of the building that you first see when you arrive; it calls out the name of the building: Eisenhower National Historic Site Reception Center. Below the signage are two ADA- compliant benches; the benches are made of materials that can be left outside during the winter for visitor use.
At 01-02, the newly created entrance just around the corner of the building, you are drawn to a combination outdoor-grade graphic panel with brief text and a lockable bulletin board (which allows the park to post pertinent material as needed). The panel features a title, welcoming text, and a graphic of the NPS logo.
Adjacent to it is a sloped interpretive panel, where you see an engaging image of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower at the farm along with brief interpretive text; you also see/touch an accessible/tactile map of the Eisenhower Farm landscape, which you can use to orient yourself.
Comprehensive Plan Schedule
Title
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
Secondary title
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Reception Center
Logo
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NPS logo
Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site Gettysburg, Pennsylvania [Note to park: this text should be evergreen.]
Primary text
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Welcome to Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower’s beloved farm. There’s so much to do:
TAKE A FREE TOUR OF THE HOUSE during our spring, summer, and fall seasons. It’s free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find the current schedule of dates and times here: [QR CODE]. Scan with your phone’s camera for more information. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Says free twice in two sentences. Should we add language about the tour size being limited while not advertising what that number is? Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: "Tours of the Eisenhower home are free of charge, and are offered seasonally. For the current schedule…" I think this should be broad and give us some wiggle room. Listing the seasons is problematic because we do tours in the winter as well. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: "Tours of the Eisenhower home are free of charge, and are offered seasonally. For the current schedule…"
WALK THE GROUNDS. We’re open seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: This segment feels inconsistent with the capitalized text rolls into sentences. Perhaps, Walk the grounds seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: "Grounds are open..."
DOWNLOAD THE NPS APP and search for Eisenhower National Historic Site. From there you can enjoy our self-guided audio tours and learn more about upcoming events.[QR CODE]. Scan with your phone’s camera to download. Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: We do not have self guided audio tours. The app currently does not have that content. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to "Download the app and enjoy free virtual content..."
EXPLORE THE EISENHOWER HOME or Show Barn anytime via our 3D virtual tours: [QR CODE]. Scan with your phone’s camera for more information. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: We are adding additional 3-D tours of the Farm 1 barn and the Guest House. We are just waiting on our PIO to add them to the web site. Perhaps this should say "Explore the Eisenhower Home and other select buildings anytime..." Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: ""Explore the Eisenhower Home and other select buildings anytime..."
Secondary text
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Site hours [Note to park: this text would be flexible; you could print it out yourselves and it can be pinned to the bulletin board. Formations will provide a template.]
TOURS AND RANGER PROGRAMS
[Spring; Summer; Fall; Winter] House tours Ranger guided tour of the grounds Show Barn open [QR code] Scan with your phone's camera for more information.
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Color photo
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Map illustration of the site
IM-01-02-106 Tour of the house QR code
IM-01-02-107 The NPS app QR code
IM-01-02-108 QR Code: Explore the Home or Show Barn Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Suggest changing to "QR Code: Virtual Tours" since we will be adding additional 3-D tours. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: "QR Code: Virtual Tours"
IM-01-02-109 QR Code re: LA-01-02-103 (for Park to print)
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At Home with Dwight & Mamie Eisenhower
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[Option 1:] Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: I prefer option 1. Both are problematic in saying the farm was purchased as a getaway. Option 1 speaks to WHY they were drawn to Gettysburg, mentions Camp Colt and Ike's interest in the Civil War, and is actually interpretive. Less cut and dry. With some finessing Option 1 is better, I think. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I agree that I prefer the text for option 1. I think that "a getaway and" should be deleted.
| I like that the text makes the connection to the battlefield. | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Use option 1. Was not a getaway, it is a retirement home. Prefers "tool for peace" | |
| Bought by the Eisenhowers in 1950 as a getaway and future retirement home, the farm was a calm oasis in their hectic public lives. After Ike became President in 1953, it was also a tool for peace. Here, Ike invited world figures to walk and talk with him in the shadow of Civil War battlefields—stark reminders of war’s bloody cost. | Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I thought the farm was purchased as a retirement home, but became a get-a-way once Ike went to Washington. | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Purchased as a retirement home, not a getaway |
For Ike, Gettysburg held deep personal meaning. As a West Point cadet, he studied military strategy here; his first command was at nearby Camp Colt. For both Ike and Mamie, who had led a nomadic Army life, the farm was a dream come true: a home of their own, for the very first time. Comment by Florer, Michael: Should it be "U.S. Military Academy" instead? Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I think this is technically true, but most people understand West Point as code for the U.S. Military Academy (however, not necessarily vice versa). I think this language saves space and I am okay with it. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: "As a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point..." Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I could ditch this last dangling participle. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Delete "for the very first time" [Note to Graphics: if you have to choose one for layouts, use #1]
| [Option 2:] | Comment by Florer, Michael: I prefer Option 2. | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Option 1 is park concensus |
| Ike and Mamie bought this 189-acre farm in 1950. He was 60; she was 54. It was the first home the couple, regularly uprooted by Ike’s military service, had ever owned. | Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Perhaps this sentence could be the last sentence could be used with the text above. "For Ike and Mamie the farm was a dream come true. It was the first home the couple, regularly uprooted by Ike's millitary service, had ever owned." | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Disregard, using option 1 |
The couple planned to use the farm as a getaway and eventually retire here. When Ike became president in 1953, it became a tool for diplomacy. Here, he and Mamie welcomed world leaders to relax, tour the farm, and talk—away from Washington’s glare. In 1967, they gifted the farm to the National Park Service. After Ike’s death in 1969 and Mamie’s in 1979, it opened to the public. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: This is a little confusing. The home opened to the public in 1980. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Disregard
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Panoramic view of the house
Image caption
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[Note to the park: although we could use this image, and I’ve written a caption, it’s hard to make a one-to-one visual connection, even if we circle the reception center. Is there another image you might have that would better show the visitor’s view?] Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: I am confused as to what they want here. Why do we need a panoramic photo showing you the scene you are standing in? Comment by Pfister, Michael A: The image and caption relationship are inaccurate. Switch photo to just an environmental image of the landscape without specifying location.
This photograph captures the view from where you are now standing. At left is the back side of Ike and Mamie’s house. To its right is the Bank Barn, where you can see farm equipment from the Eisenhower era.
[confirm viewers' context/position]
B/W photo
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Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower On the porch of their Gettysburg Farm home
Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower on the back patio of their Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to "terrace". Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Agree. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change "back patio" to "terrace" Gettysburg home, [date].
Tactile map
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Tactile map of the Eisenhower farm landscape HFC produced artwork, including entire site, is the basis
Map identifier
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You Are Here Reception Center [Others TBD park]
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Basis for tactile map CE-01-02-157
Reception Area Content Gr 01 : Desk Area
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The overall goal of this threshold experience is to create a sense of welcome and help visitors quickly access basic information, including wayfinding, upcoming events, and who is who in the family, and to have access to a changing exhibit on Eisenhower- related topics.
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02-01 : Reception Desk Area Desk: As you enter, you see ahead of you a large desk. For park personnel, the size provides ample space to unfold Unigrid brochures, maps, and other materials shared with visitors; it also accommodates checking in and awarding of Junior Ranger booklets and certificates. Near the desk is a wall-mounted brochure holder.
One end of the desk is low enough to provide easy wheelchair access for park personnel and visitors alike; it features a tactile floorplan of the reception center. The façade of the desk features the NPS logo. (Note: wheelchairs will be stored in the closet adjacent to the desk.)
Welcome panel: On the wall to the left of the desk is a graphic panel that features a welcome message; it includes the name of the site and a large image of Ike and Mamie in front of their Gettysburg home along with brief text. This particular image of the First Couple also enhances the sense of place. In this area, you also see a reproduction of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidential portrait on the wall—a portrait in which he seems to look directly at you— helping to make a personal connection.
Digital bulletin board: To the right of the door to the storage room is a BrightSign player; it is easily visible to all who enter. It tells what’s going on, the date, the time, the weather, events, etc. and can be easily updated by staff using a laptop or personal computer.
Seating: In this area, ADA-compliant seating is provided so visitors can rest if desired.
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Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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With Ike in the Army, the Eisenhowers moved 37 times in their first 38 years of marriage. One year, they moved five times. When they made the farm their weekend getaway in 1955—after five years of renovations—they were, finally, home. Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Are we 100% sure of these figures? Documentation? Comment by Evans, Alyce B: That fact comes from p. 29 of Mamie's oral history. I have a copy of that page on my desk right now. She says "Well I think we counted about thirty-seven." Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Susan also uses this number in Mrs. Ike. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Numbers are accurate, disregard. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Recommend deleting this sentence. It doesn't add a lot of value. The 37 times in 38 years carries more weight. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Confirmed, delete this sentence Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I find this sentence to be contradictory: weekend getaway vs. home. Which is it? Plus, as noted elsewhere, it was two years of extensive renovations, not five. Perhaps the text below would be a better fit.
"When the Eisenhowers purchased the farm in 1950 they looked forward to settling into retirement, but their service to the nation would delay that dream until 1963. Instead, the they would use the farm as a weekend getaway during Eisenhower's eight years as president." Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: "When the Eisenhowers purchased the farm in 1950 they looked forward to settling into retirement, but their service to the nation would delay that dream until 1961. Instead, they would use the farm as a retreat during Eisenhower's eight years as president." Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I thought renovations didn't start until 1953. Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: I second this thought Comment by Evans, Alyce B: Correct it started spring of 53 Comment by Pfister, Michael A: covered in above edit
Here, in sight of the battlefield that marked a bloody turning point in the Civil War, President Eisenhower brought world leaders to exchange views, eye to eye, away from Washington’s glare.
Mamie, by now adept at creating a cozy home, turned the former farmhouse into a showcase for welcoming friends, family, and visiting dignitaries. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: This feels incredibly condescending. It is also inaccurate. The house is 90% new construction, not a "former farmhouse."
I recommend deleting ", by now adept at creating a cozy home," and replacing "former farmhouse" with "home" Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: Ike and Mamie created a welcoming home for friends, family and visiting dignitaries alike.
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President Dwight and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower Portrait on their 39th wedding anniversary, July 1 1955 Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Dates need commas between day and year Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to "July 1, 1955"
The Eisenhowers in front of their home on their 39th wedding anniversary: July 1, 1955. Ike is leaning on his Crosley Super [sedan]. Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to "their". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change "his" to "their" Comment by Florer, Michael: I suggest "automobile". As it has no doors, it's hard to call it a sedan. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change "sedan" to "automobile."
Quotation
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“We lived in the White House longer than any place we’d ever lived, except this place . . . this was home ” –Mamie Eisenhower
[Note to the park: this quote by Mamie Eisenhower is from an NPS online exhibit (online exhibit, https://www.nps. gov/museum/exhibits/eise/home.html), do you have the original source for it?]
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Tactile floor plan of the reception
B/W illustration
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reference for custom art map for CE-02-01-201
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Desk Exhibits Water fountain Seating
Media Player
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BrightSign Player Per the park in DD1 comment 53, the original color TV was made by RCA with serial/model number 02BTE6453 GJ 762 WR Comment by Florer, Michael: This information is out of place here. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: MP -- cross check against the package to find correct location
Digital Signage
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Digital Bulletin Board
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[The digital bulletin board displays such information as the date and time, announcements, tour times, places visitors can go onsite, and special events. The park will be able to easily add information and change it as needed.]
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Presidential portrait
Reproduction of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s official, presidential oil- on-canvas portrait, painted by James Anthony Wills in 1967.
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02-02 : Changing Exhibit Space: Curator’s Corner The changing exhibit is a case, built into the northeast corner of the room, which incorporates the title designated by the park: “Curator’s Corner.” The case provides the park the ability to display larger objects on occasion, although most will typically be smaller (such as the Christmas card collection show that the park has held in past years in December of about 10 to 15 cards). An insert/false back allows it to become a shallower case. There is storage space in the lower portion of the case. Formations will provide graphic templates for object/image identification labels and the introductory label for future displays (using the InDesign as requested by the park). For the initial display, the case will feature an exhibit about John and Delores Moaney. Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to "exhibit". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change "show" to "exhibit" -- curators put together exhibits
The case has built-in flexibility in that it has a separate, interpretive panel that can be attached to its front when the case is not in use, giving it the appearance of a seamless element. The panel, which focuses on the life of the farm, is designed so that when it is mounted, it graphically and interpretively feels as if it “belongs” with the welcome panel. It features a selection of smaller images; as per the park’s direction, it is not a true blended collage; instead, it uses a “clean graphic system for the small photos and clean siloed call-out details where relevant.”
Main Case Title
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Curator’s Corner Comment by Bell, Joshua B: If this exhibit on the Moaney's is removable, then it shouldn't be titled Curator's Corner. That takes away from the Moaney story. Do we want to give up real estate to name a corner? Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Install Curator Corner up above the doors. Don't spend valuable space for text and images on it. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Disregard, the title is for exhibit planning purposes only
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Meet John and Delores Moaney: Beloved & Irreplaceable
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It takes a village to support a world leader. Two people played crucial roles in Ike’s life: John (1914-78) and Delores (1916-2014) Moaney. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: "Master Sergeant John Moaney (1914-1972) and Delores Moaney (1916-2014) played crucial roles in the lives of the Eisenhowers." Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I like this rewording. If this is what we use, we should delete the second sentence. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Replace this paragraph with : "Dwight and Mamie were not the only military family who lived here. Master Sergeant John Moaney (1914-1972) and Delores Moaney (1916-2014) played crucial roles in the lives of the Eisenhowers." Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Can the text center the Moaneys without instantly referring to them as support staff? "Dwight and Mamie were not the only veteran/military couple who lived here" Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Confirmed, see above Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: There were certainly more than two people who played crucial roles in Ike's life, and the Moaneys were significant to more than just Ike. This doesn't do them/the role they played to the family justice Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Confirmed, see above Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I'm familiar with this convention, but it might look better if we are consistent showing the whole year. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Confirmed, see above
In 1942, Maryland-born John Moaney was a Corporal with the 751st Quartermaster Company when he was chosen to be General Eisenhower’s valet. His orders were clear: no saluting, no standing at attention. Just make Ike feel at home. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: John Moaney, born in Maryland, was drafted two months before Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. In 1942, he was a Corporal with the 751st Quartermaster Company stationed in England. It was then when he was chosen to be General Eisenhower's valet. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Suggested rewording: John Moaney, born in Maryland, was drafted two months before Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. In 1942, he was serving as a Corporal with the 751st Quartermaster Company stationed in England when he was chosen for General Eisenhower's valet. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change paragraph to: "John Moaney, born in Maryland, was drafted two months before Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. In 1942, he was serving as a Corporal with the 751st Quartermaster Company stationed in England when he was chosen for General Eisenhower's valet."
John Moaney and Ike built a bond that took them from the World War II front to the Gettysburg farm. Shortly after John married Delores Butler in 1946, she also began working for the Eisenhowers, as a maid and cook. After Ike died, she helped take care of Mamie. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Suggest: "... from the battlefields of World War II to the Gettysburg farm." Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change "John and Ike built a bond that took them from the World War II front to the Gettysburg farm." to "John and Ike built a life-long bond." Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change: "Shortly after John married Delores Butler in 1946, she also began working for the Eisenhowers, as a maid and cook." to "When John married Delores Butler in 1946, she joined him working for the Eisenhowers." Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Neither John Moaney nor Ike were on the front lines of WWII Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Covered, above Comment by Bell, Joshua B: The mutual respect these military couples had for each other carried them through the presidential years and into retirement at the farm. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: covered, above Comment by Bell, Joshua B: ...they continued on at the farm with Mamie. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Both John and Delores stayed with Mamie after Ike's death. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to: "After Ike died, they stayed with Mamie until their retirement in 1977."
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“Of Sergeant John Moaney, I have only this to say: He and I have been inseparable for almost a quarter of a century; in my daily life, he is just about the irreplaceable man.”
–Dwight D. Eisenhower, At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends, 1967
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The Moaneys with John Eisenhower Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Refocus this whole panel. Feels like, Ike does stuff... and the Moaneys are there too. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: You offered revisions above and new text below. Please clarify what you are proposing. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I had some first read through thoughts and some second read through thoughts and now I've read it too many times…
| I fundamentally don't like that the exhibit on the Moaneys is temporary. I'm struggling to see where they can fit into the exhibit on a perm basis. | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: will make effort to find places for representaion in the pernanent exhibits, but this will work for the first temporary exhibit |
| In Barlow Fire Hall to vote, Nov. 8, 1960 | Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Moaney's Service (DRAFT) |
Moaney's wartime service was invaluable to Ike and the Allies. Creating an environment where Ike could feel "normal" was critical to his success as a leader.
In addition to making sure Ike always had what he needed, Moaney spent time cooking with Ike in Europe, a tradition they continued in peacetime.
After Ike's headquarters was relocated to mainland Europe to keep up with the fighting, Moaney was there. After crossing the Rhine “… we had the rifles and the helmets, and we had to wear them when we would go outside when we moved in Germany," which was a big change from the comforts of England.
In 1945, Moaneyh had the opportunity to make trips back to the United States with Ike, but he declined. “I wanted to... but I didn't think it was being quite fair when there were so many other soldiers over there, and I wanted to be a soldier too -- so I say, 'Well if they can stay, I can stay too...” Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Is this your proposed replacement for the primary text? You have revisions up above, is this in lieu of those? This text has nothing about Delores.
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[Note: this is the main image and is to be biggest/first] John Eisenhower (left) with Delores and John Moaney, voting at Gettysburg’s Barlow Fire Hall in the presidential election on Comment by Florer, Michael: The fire hall is at Barlow, not Gettysburg.
November 8, 1960. The Moaneys were then living and working at the farm.
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John Moaney's Draft Registration Card [backside of image forthcoming]
John Moaney's Draft Registration Card [backside of image forthcoming]
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[Note: for IM-02-02-107 and 108] John Moaney’s draft registration card, 1941.
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John standing outside SHAEF Headquarters Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Need to be mindful of consistency when talking about John and Delores Moaney.
This should probably read John Moaney or (Rank) Moaney.
John, sixth from left, with other personal staff of General Eisenhower, 1944-1945. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Suggest: ".... with other members of Ike's/General Eisenhower's personal staff."
John Moaney (fourth from right) with Ike’s personal staff, 1944. The photograph reflects the racism that Moaney and other Black men faced. While all are soldiers, the African Americans wear white jackets—reflecting their roles as domestics, one of the limited positions they could hold in a segregated military. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Pictured here is Ike's personal staff in 1944. Moaney is forth from the left. All soldiers wore uniforms, however, not all jobs were open to African Americans. Their uniforms hint at but one of the jobs open to them while they served in a military fighting for liberty and freedom aboard while still facing segregation at home. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Should we use "Sgt Moaney is fourth from the left."? Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Yes, but I spotted my own error. He's 8th from the left. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: He's fourth from the right, that would make his sixth from the left. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change paragraph to: "Pictured here is Eisenhower's personal staff in 1944. Sargeant Moaney is fourth from the right. Over 1 million African Americans served in a segregated United States military during WWII. Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: Is there a point prior to this where we acknowledge that Ike was Dwight Eisenhower's nickname? Do we need to clarify? Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Covered, above
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| John ironing his uniform at Ft. Myer, circa 1946-47 | Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I know the meta-data describes this as being take at Ft. Myer, circa 1946-47; however, based on the patch on the uniform sleeve it was NOT Ft. Myer or 1946-47. The SHAEF patch on the sleeve was only authorized for use 1944-45 and only while in Europe. This needs to be changed to "Tec. Sgt. John Moaney ironing his uniform, 1944-45" | Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I'm pretty sure I've seen photos of Ike with the patch on in the US post '45. | Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Can we find some? |
| Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Just was checking. Where I thought I saw them, isn't it. So, it might not be real. | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Covered, above |
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[Note to park: the Consolidated Comments note on this says it is probably 1943-45, but, could you please advise the exact date he became Sergeant 1st Class? According to the NPS website, he was a sergeant before going to Operation torch, so I used that date as a marker, but please let me know if this should be changed.]
John Moaney ironing his uniform, [date]. The shoulder patch reflects his promotion to Sergeant 1st Class shortly before he traveled with Ike to Africa for Operation Torch in late 1942. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Doing some more research, but I am not certain that this photo is of John Moaney. The rank on the jacket is a Tech/4, not a sergeant. Also the face looks too thin to be Moaney. May need to find a different photo. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Susan confirmed that the photo is of John Moaney. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change paragraph to: "Sergeant John Moaney ironing his uniform post-war. The SHAEF patch recognizes that he was part of the liberation of Europe." Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I requested is promotions paperwork from the Presidential Library to confirm, but that seems like a fast ascension from CPL to TSgt. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: The rank displayed is a Tech/4. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Covered, above Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Technical Sergeant Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Tech/4 Comment by Pfister, Michael A: covered, above Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Sergeant 1st Class did not exist until 1948. Would have been a Tec. Sgt. In WWII.
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Artifact identifier
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John Moaney's suitcase
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John Moaney's luggage tag Comment by Florer, Michael: Note that the tag is attached to the suitcase and considered part of it. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change paragraph to "John Moaney's work involved frequent travel throughout the U.S. and the world."
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On the Road. Ike was always traveling, and John Moaney almost always went with him, carrying this luggage bag. Sometimes, they visited parts of the United States where segregation denied African Americans the right to eat, drink, or sleep where they wished. Ike refused to stay in hotels that refused to give John Moaney a room. [AO-02-02-113a & b: EISE 5569] Comment by Bell, Joshua B: delete Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: second deleting this phrase. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Covered, above Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: We are really going to say he was important because he carried his luggage bag?! Delete this part. Please. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Covered, above
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Ike and John Moaney prepare steaks for guests, 1960s
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Delores’ recipe for pots du creme au chocolat
At Home. While at the farm, Ike and John Moaney might be found outside grilling steaks for guests—as in this 1960 photo. Delores Moaney’s cooking took place inside, in the house’s roomy kitchen (where Ike, who liked to cook, occasionally made a meal). The pots du crème au chocolat recipe is one [she made for the Eisenhowers]. Comment by Florer, Michael: Above it says "1960s". That is what it should say here if we do not know the exact year the photo was taken. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: The metadata does not specify a year for the photo. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to "1960s" Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Delete Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Delete parens Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: If we are talking about Delores, let's talk about Delores. Comment by Evans, Alyce B: Eva is correct. This is supposed to be an exhibit about the two of them and it is very John centric, Delores had a life that is not being highlighted. I know there isn't a ton of information but we should be a little more even handed. Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: I primarily don't like including Ike so much in a paragraph about the Moaneys Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Please delete the content in the parenthesis. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change paragraph to: "At Home. While at the farm, John and Ike might be found outside grilling steaks for guests—as in this 1960s photo. Delores' cooking took place inside, in the house’s kitchen. The pots du crème au chocolat recipe is one she used."
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[Put after last image on this panel IM-02-02-122:] “[Delores Moaney] remained an integral part of our family until the end of her life, forging all the while a continuing friendship between her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and ours.”
–Susan Eisenhower, writing about Mrs. Moaney after her death in [DATE]
[Source: Susan Eisenhower, “Without Words: A Year of Sadness and Joy,” 10/22/2014, available at https://susaneisenhower. com/2014/10/22/without-words-a-year-of-sadness-and-joy/; https:
//www.nps.gov/people/john-and-delores-moaney.htm]
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| John assisting David Eisenhower to fish at pond, August 1954 | Comment by Bell, Joshua B: fishing with David Eisenhower | |
| Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Correct, why do we need to say he is assisting him when they are clearly standing there fishing together? | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: He's not assisting, he's fishing. |
When the Eisenhowers were at the farm, so were the Moaneys, who had their own room in the house. Practically family, they were close to the Eisenhower grandchildren, who often visited. John had an especially strong bond with David; here he helps him bait his fishing line. (The pond, once located near the house and Bank Barn, no longer exists.) Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Should this be "suite" since it was more than just a bedroom? Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change paragraph to: "The Moaney's also called Gettysburg home. Here they relaxed and formed bonds as part the Eisenhower family. John had an especially strong bond with Ike's grandson David. Here, they fish together at the old pond." Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: This is loaded phrase. Please delete. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See above Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to "within sight of". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: see above Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to just "barn". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: see above
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Delores and Mamie Delores holding hands with Mamie Eisenhower in Eisenhower home dining room, circa 1977
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Mamie and Delores Moaney, around 1977. After Ike died in 1969, the Moaneys remained with Mamie, splitting their time between the farm and their home in Washington, DC. Around the time this photo was taken, they retired.
[Note: Please add: Template for this panel that the park can use to create future exhibits]
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The Life of the Farm Comment by Bell, Joshua B: This whole section feels forced and splits up the one piece we have on the Moaneys when the exhibit is open, especially if we are highlighting them. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Does not appear with the Moaneys temporary exhibit
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Ike was a Kansas farm boy at heart, and the sounds, smells, and rhythms of the Gettysburg farm spoke to him. Its owner had raised cows and chickens. When Ike bought the spread in 1950, he did too, until he decided to raise prize cattle and the crops to feed them. Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: This is very problematic, for the reasons Josh mentions. First off, bought the spread? Second, Ike didn't work the farm after he bought in 1950. Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: This section is confusing to me. Perhaps noting that its "previous owner had raised," or simply stating that the farm had been in operation for years (decades even) before the Eisenhower's purchased it. The listing included the 189-acre property, and the cows & chickens that accompanied it Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Unclear as to the goal of this panel-- re-evaluate the intent, revise. Evaluate internally and ask contractors
• Ike bought the farm for peace and quiet
• wrote a letter to mamie talking about wanting to own a farm, 1943
• Eisenhower had Kansas roots and ties to Ag community
• Idea of leaving farm/grounds better than he found it. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I feel like this is a stretch. Ike wanted to be in a rural area. Mamie liked the farm house. Ike thought they could be somewhere slightly more modern. Comment by Evans, Alyce B: He was not a farm boy, his father was not a farmer and he did not grow up directly on a farm. Its on of the reasons he knew he needed men like Nevins and Hartley to actually run the farm. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See above Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Ike wasn't here to do it, not that he took a particularly active role in the show cattle, but it seems like hew as more engaged in that than he was with the dairy cows and chickens (both sold off before he and Mamie are back from France?). Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See above
Having witnessed farmers’ struggles in Kansas, Ike was also keen to find ways to improve the land. Working with business partners and hired help, he made the 189-acre farm a model for mid-1900s agricultural practices and sustainability. Comment by Florer, Michael: I suggest "mid-20th century". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See above
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“I know that when I find myself contemplating a post-war existence I always picture a little place far away from cities. ” –Ike writing to Mamie, December 2, 1943
[SOURCE
https://www.google. com/books/edition/Letters_to_Mamie/Kk53AAAAMAAJ? kptab=editions&gbpv=1&bsq=FARMER; from Letters to Mamie, p. 274]
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Dwight Eisenhower, Gettysburg, October 5, 1961
Dwight Eisenhower at the farm, October 5, 1961.
[Note: This is the panel's main image.]
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Show Barn exterior Park: image is from Facebook; do you have the original? Comment by Florer, Michael: We should have it. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Mike, can you take the lead at finding it? Or do we have a color photo that might be better? Comment by Florer, Michael: I'll look for it. Comment by Florer, Michael: We have it. It's ENHS3125.
Interior of Show Barn need hi-res
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RAISING BETTER CATTLE
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Grand Champion Angus Bull Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition Harrisburg, PA 1961
When Ike and his partners decided to raise and show Angus Aberdeen cattle, they built the “show barn” just south of the main house. Ike enjoyed showing off his herd—and their accolades. His efforts to breed high-quality, purebred animals paid off on the show circuit with awards like these. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: The correct name is Aberdeen Angus Comment by Florer, Michael: I don't think the quotation marks are necessary here. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: I think this gives the impression that the show barn is close to the main house, which it isn't. Suggest: "...on the property south of the main house." Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: I agree- these were two separate properties
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Pennsylvania Farm Show Grand Champion Angus Female Harrisburg 1964
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Prize ribbon, 1964
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Core sampler, circa 1950 Metal T-shaped pipe, hollow, with a slot cut half way down the shaft to expose soil sample
Soil sample bag, circa 1950 Brown paper bag for collecting and sending soil samples
LA-02-02-165 To improve the farm’s soil, Ike implemented new advances in crop rotation, plowing, and fertilizing. Soil samples—taken with this "core sampler”—were bagged and sent off to be tested for nutrient levels. Over time, the techniques Ike used produced greater crop yields.
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02-03. Map panel and reader rail Large wall map. You see a map (generated by the National Park Service) that is an illustration depicting the entire farm with all of its buildings and structures. It’s large enough so people can gather around, point, discuss, and plan their visit.
Below the wall map is a sloped reader rail. Brief text at left introduces Mamie’s “dream house”; you see a flipbook of images (tabs make the pages easy to turn) that show the history and renovation of the house and examples of the changes the Eisenhowers made to the property and a tactile model of the Eisenhowers’ house. At far right is a raised-line version of the wall map.
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You Are Here . . .
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. . . at the Reception Center. When Ike and Mamie lived here, this was an office for the US Secret Service agents who protected them. Before that, it was storage space. Comment by Florer, Michael: Do we know when the storage building was converted into a Secret Service office? It may have been in the 1970s. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Per the CLR: Architecturally, the storage building remained relatively unchanged from its construction until the late 1960s. The only changes came after Eisenhower’s death in 1969 when the Secret Service modified part of the building for security use. At this time, the garage door was moved from the northwest corner to the northern end of the building.223 Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See PDF comment Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Based on the information in the CLR, the building only became Secret Service offices after Ike's death. Please delete "an office for the US Secret Service agents who protected them. Before that, it was" Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See PDF comment Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: And a garage. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See PDF comment From here, feel free to explore the grounds.
[Identifiers on photograph:] EISENHOWER FARM Farm 1 Reception Center Restrooms Bank Barn Eisenhower Home Guest House Historic Landing Pad Skeet Range Equipment Shed Horse Shelter Orchard Comment by Florer, Michael: "Skeet and Trap Range" would be more accurate. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See PDF Garden Greenhouse Putting Green Path to Farm 2 Farm 2 Show Barn Herdsman’s Home (Park Headquarters) Maternity Barn Sef-Feeder Loafing Shed Tool Shed Corn Crib Bullpen (x2) N Comment by Florer, Michael: Should be "Self". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Typo - See PDF Comment by Florer, Michael: We call this building the "Breeding and Equipment Shed". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: See PDF S E W
[Question for the park: would you consider including a brief description (just a few words) for each of these? Or some? If so, which ones?] Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: A brief description for each of these would lead to a very cluttered map Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Many of them are already assets in the App and can be learned about there. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: No -- too much info, too cluttered.
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At first, Mamie’s dream house was a bit of a nightmare. After buying the farm in 1950, tests showed that the charming, red brick farmhouse had unfixable structural problems. While the Eisenhowers salvaged and reused some original elements, most of the house you see today is new. Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Could save some space by cutting this. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Please delete this first sentence. It feels patronizing. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Agreement Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Saying most of the house today is new is a misnomer, and it doesn't tell people when it was built. Perhaps saying something about the age of the original structure would be better here as to why it needed rebuilt. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Core of the home was a 1750s log cabin Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: Per the CLR, an architectural report the Eisenhower's commissioned in 1953 revealed the northern section of the house was actually a 1750s log house encased in brick. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Noted above Comment by Florer, Michael: I suggest "was new in 1955." Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: I agree. 1955 "new" Comment by Pfister, Michael A: ... was built in 1955
Inside, there are eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, living and dining rooms, a kitchen, pantry, and glassed-in porch. Mamie decorated it all with the help of Elisabeth Draper, a prominent New York City designer. Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: There are only 7 bedrooms: General's nap room, main bedroom, Mrs. Doud's, Rose Woods's, yellow room, red room, and the Moaney's. The den should not be counted as a bedroom, even though Ike slept there while recovering from his heart attack. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: 7 bedrooms is accurate Comment by Blankenhorn, Eva K: Change to Sunporch Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: and add the den Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Include the den in the list
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Tactile model of the Eisenhower's house Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to "Eisenhowers'". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: delete apostrophe
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Ike and Mamie's House [Identifiers:] Entrance Hall Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Office Primary Bedroom Elivera Doud’s Room/Guest Room Comment by Florer, Michael: We've always called it "Mrs. Doud's Room" but using her first name is okay too. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: use Mrs. Doud's General’s Room Sgt. John Moaney and Delores Moaney’s Room Comment by Florer, Michael: We call it the "Moaneys' Room" and a shorter name would likely work better on the model. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to Sgt. and Mrs. Moaney's Room Den Maid’s Room Guest Rooms Sitting Room Sunporch Laundry Room
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Flip book with Photos: history/renovation of the house Note to park: once the images have been provided, we can tackle it. If you could provide the ones you want, and the order they should go in, along with information for each, that would be great Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: I thought we did this already... Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: It did not appear to make it into the spreadsheet in a clear way. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Images are provided, ensure new contractor receives them
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1890 photo of house Comment by Bell, Joshua B: Pairing this up with a mention of Ike's birth year (1890) helps to situate both he and the farm house on the same timeline before they buy it in 1950. Kinda cool. Comment by Florer, Michael: Is this photo needed? Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I think so. It shows the before. Also Ike is born in 1890. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Keep the photo
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[Identifies this as the house that was on the site when the Eisenhowers saw the property.] Comment by Florer, Michael: The Eisenhowers saw the property in 1950, not 1890. There are plenty of photos of the house dating from when the purchase was made that would be more appropriate. Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: I think the value here is how the farm looked in the 19th century, which is something lots of visitors ask about Comment by Pfister, Michael A: noted above
[Note to park: once all of the images for this have been provided, we can tackle it. If you could provide the ones you want, and the order they should go in, along with information for each, that would be great.]
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REPLACE with EISE 2892 forthcoming from park Comment by Florer, Michael: Didn't we already provide this photo and others? Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: I thought so, but I couldn't find them other than the word doc of your exhibit. I think we had asked them to let us know which ones they wanted, but it doesn't appear originals were ever sent. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: HFC to confirm.
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House as it looked when completed
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Floor plans of the completed house: first floor
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First floor
[Identifiers:] Foyer Entrance Hall Living Room Powder Room Sunporch Dining Room Kitchen B utler’s Pantry Laundry Room
| John and Delores Moaney’s room and bathroom | Comment by Florer, Michael: Simply "Moaneys' Room" will likely fit better on the floorplan. | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to Sgt. and Mrs. Moaney's |
| Den | Comment by Florer, Michael: What about the den bathroom? | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Add "den bathroom". Will need to be labeled on the floorplan |
Office
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Floor plans of the completed house: second floor
Second floor
[Identifiers:] Primary bedroom; Mamie’s bathroom; Mamie’s dressing room; General’s room; General’s bathroom; Sitting room; Mrs. Doud’s (Mamie’s mother’s) room and bathroom; Maid’s room; Maid’s bathroom; linen closet; Guest room (yellow); Guest room (red) Comment by Florer, Michael: If other bathrooms are identified, then why not the guest bathroom? Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Add guest bathroom
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Mamie outside the sun porch
[Identifies sunporch as their favorite room in the house.]
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Eisenhower Farm Two, Bank Barn, Emmitsburg Rd Comment by Florer, Michael: Why are drawings of the Farm 2 barn included here? Should it be the Eisenhower barn instead? Comment by Friesen McCabe, Jana: DO NOT use these drawings. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: DO NOT use this image -- this is the barn that burned. Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Lose mention of the barn in this instance
[Identifies the plan and what it is for.]
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Putting green
[Identifies scene and that it is one of the leisure activities they added to the property.]
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Tactile map of the Eisenhower farm landscape HFC produced artwork, including entire site, is the basis
You Are Here EISENHOWER FARM Comment by Vermilya, Daniel J: Can we use the name of the site instead of Eisenhower Farm? Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to : Eisenhower National Historic Site Farm 1 Reception Center Restrooms Bank Barn Eisenhower Home Guest House
| Historic Landing Pad | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: Change to "Helicopter" | |
| Skeet Range | Comment by Florer, Michael: I suggest "Skeet and Trap Range". | Comment by Pfister, Michael A: confirmed |
Equipment Shed Horse Shelter Orchard Garden Greenhouse Putting Green Path to Farm 2 Farm 2 Show Barn Herdsman’s Home (Park Headquarters) Maternity Barn Sef-Feeder Comment by Florer, Michael: Change to "Self". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: confirmed Loafing Shed Tool Shed Comment by Florer, Michael: We call this building the "Breeding and Equipment Shed". Comment by Pfister, Michael A: confirmed Corn Crib Bullpen (x2) s N S E W
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Basis for tactile map
02-04. Family tree To your right as you enter, you see a graphic interpretive panel that features a family tree that features four generations.
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