The Museum of History and Industry is supposed to move downtown, to the space they bought in the Convention Center. But they’ve been spending a lot of time hanging out in South Lake Union lately, and now it looks like they could move here instead [P-I].

The Naval Reserve Armory building is being used for not a whole lot right now. I’ve been there for one fashion show and one New Years Party, but the place doesn’t see a whole lot of action. I have been worrying over what was going to happen to the building, which is of course a historic spot, once this neighborhood turns into Allentown. So I’m cautiously thrilled that MOHAI might move in there. The building would be used by a group who’d appreciate its history, and it won’t turn into the next venue for Paul Allen to empty out his junk drawer. Plus, the museum would provide a little shelter for the neighboring Center for Wooden Boats, which could always use some help.

The move isn’t a certain thing, but the Mayor has sent a resolution letter to City Council seeking approval to start negotiations. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed.

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