PBS Contractors Begins the Second Phase of Expansion at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
PBS Contractors and the Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center are pleased to announce the demolition that took place on Tuesday, November 1, to mark the second phase of their expansion.
The project will include a new Auschwitz gallery, a large classroom, a new special exhibit gallery, a gallery focused on other genocides and human rights, a small catering kitchen, and additional storage and education staff offices. With construction now underway, the project is estimated to be completed in early 2023.
“We are proud to be once again a part of the very important work that The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center does in educating our students about the Holocaust and providing a strong voice against all types of discrimination. The addition will serve to expand the museum’s education programs and provide additional space for traveling exhibits,” says Mario Valle, Senior Relationship Manager. “PBS Contractors’ purpose statement is: We Build Better Lives for our Team, our Clients, and our Community. Expanding the museum is our way of continuing to put our promise into action.”
“The museum’s education programs provide a strong, consistent message to students and the public of the importance of standing up against hatred. Learning about the Holocaust teaches the dangers of indifference and where unchecked hatred can lead,” says Susan Suarez, President and CEO of the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. “It is fitting that the museum is expanding, adding additional 3,600 square feet with new galleries about Auschwitz and other genocides and a large classroom to serve our growing population.”
In 2019, PBS Contractors completed the rebuild of the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center’s current space into an award-winning museum. It is an honor to once again work with the organization and President and CEO, Susan Suarez.
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ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & COHEN EDUCATION CENTER
The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center’s mission is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence. Inspired by a local middle school classroom project on the Holocaust, the Museum works with thousands of SWFL teachers and students each year. In additional to the historical facts of the Holocaust, the Museum shares the personal stories of local SWFL residents who are Holocaust Survivors and Camp Liberators. The Museum’s Education programs, exhibits and tours are designed to emphasize our common humanity and the critical importance of respect and empathy in our interactions with others. The Museum offers a variety of programs to help educate the next generation about the dangers of indifference. These include Museum Field Trips, on-campus classroom programs, PopUp Museum exhibits, the opportunity to host the Boxcar exhibit, and Teacher Workshops. For more information about the Museum and upcoming programs, please visit www.HMCEC.org.
ABOUT PBS CONTRACTORS
Since 1986, PBS Contractors has been the Concierge Builder® for Naples and Southwest Florida. Building luxury homes, and commercial spaces, PBS lives by their purpose statement: We Build Better Lives for Our Team, for Our Clients, and for Our Community. It’s this philosophy, commitment to excellence and exceptional client service that is the PBS advantage. Located at 4395 Corporate Square in Naples, please visit PBScontractors.com or call 239.643.6527 for more information.
