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COLLECTION RENOVATION PROJECT FACILITY - N S F -
1. STORAGE:
   Provide a storage solution for a classic space and national treasure, the Holland Room, by retrofitting 257 existing cabinets with steel shelving liners that accommodate both historical and new Holland drawers, compatible with USNM unit tray storage.

William Jacob Holland and Hugo Kahl in
Holland Room in 1920's.
 
Holland Room in the 2000's.

Holland cabinet triad with glass door open.

Holland Room cabinets with new steel liners in place.

Holland Cabinet triad, middle Column on left side;      detail of old runners.

Holland Room Cabinets with new steel liners inserted.

Old Holland cabinet construction and wooden runners.

New Holland cabinet and metal runners.
Holland Cabinet Middle Column Lower Half with some drawers oblique view
Historic Holland Room storage cabinets.
Holland Room Cabinets with new steel liners inserted
Modern compactorized storage system.