Saint Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church
of Los Angeles
1456 Sutherland Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-250-4285
"I very much love . . . the Ukrainian vernacular language. It is so melodious, colourful and gentle to the ear"
-- Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
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UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE USA
CONSISTORY OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
PRESS RELEASE

UKRAINIAN MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY:
ON BECOMING A PART OF HISTORY…

Construction on the Ukrainian Museum of New Jersey in memory of Patriarch Mstyslav I has continued throughout the
summer.  The newest photographs displayed on these pages were taken just days before the beginning of hoisting the roof
of the building into place.  It has been a fascinating experience to follow the construction process.  The heavily insulated
walls went into place and concrete stucco was applied with a mesh, which will serve as a foundation for the final stucco
application, also being applied as you read these words.  

Sometimes from photographs it is difficult to get a feeling for the size of the 30,000 square feet building, but please take
note of the three pictures from up on the second floor, which give a perspective of size.  They are three images of
Archbishop Antony taken from the same spot.  The Archbishop is in three different positions giving the viewer an
impressive idea of the size of the building.  The second floor will house the 1800 square feet environmentally controlled
exhibit and storage area, an 1800 square feet storage room, a 200 person capacity conference room and 10 (6 @ 400
square feet, 2 @ 200 square feet and 2 @ 300 square feet) exhibit areas – all in addition to 1500 square feet opening in the
center allowing the visitor to gaze down upon the first floor 2400 square feet primary exhibit and social area, along with five
additional 400 square feet exhibit rooms, another 600 square feet conference room and a 600 square feet audio and video
media center.  Also on the first floor are a huge exhibit prep room, HEC offices, our new ecclesiastical supply, bookstore
and gift shop and the main lobby.

The aerial photographs give a comprehensive view of the entire construction site and the museum’s proximity to the
Consistory and Library Center.  Please note in the photo of our entire property – minus the three large office buildings on
the left – the beauty of the fall colors, which enhance the beauty of our property.  The ground level photographs provide
good views of the details, which will enhance the exterior of the building.  Note that there are no windows through which
damaging natural light can affect our collection.  We will have state of the art lighting in all areas of the building to properly
display the many artifacts we possess.

We have reached a very critical stage in our construction process.  The building will be completely closed in for the winter
months with two porticos, which are about to be constructed, and we will slowly begin the process of completing the interior
of the building.  Slowly?  Yes, VERY slowly, because we have come nearly to the end of the finances we have had available
for construction.  We have been able to purchase most of the heating and air-conditioning equipment, but we do NOT have
the financial resources to install it.  In addition, our plumbing and electrical work CAN proceed through the winter months, IF,
we receive contributions to permit it.  We remind all our readers that the Historical and Educational Complex is being built
with donated funds only.  We have not and will not utilize general church funds for this purpose.  Therefore, if you have been
holding back your contribution until “construction” is under way – as we have heard so often – then NOW is the time to
submit it to us.  Our goal is to hold our grand opening and dedication of the Historical and Education Complex, which
includes the Ukrainian Museum of New Jersey in memory of Patriarch Mstyslav I, the Metropolitan Andrew Kuschak Archive
and Research Center, our Library, Cultural Center and much more – in the spring of 2012.  Whether or not we meet that goal
is completely up to you!  PLEASE do not delay in making your contribution, or if you already have contributed, please
consider contributing further.

There are still many, many naming opportunities, including major exhibit areas available for sponsorship, as well as smaller
sponsorships.  Become part of history by contribution your share today.  In the next issue of the UOW, we will include a list
of the sponsorship contributions, which have been received to date.  Won’t you consider joining them so that your name will
appear also?  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Consistory Office of Public Relations: Ukrainian Museum of New Jersey: Becoming a Part of History!:http://www.uocofusa.
org/news_090514_1.html

Latest updates: Latest Updates

Official web site: UOC of USA

With prayers,
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His Grace Bishop Daniel

Consistory Office of Public Relations
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
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August 29, 2010;  At 1:30 PM
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