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In November 1986, the Harvard University Art Museums announced a major plan to renew and expand the facilities for its Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art. The program for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which includes one of the world's finest collections of modern art from German-speaking Europe, is part of an ongoing program of renovation and new construction for Harvard's art museums.

Major Features of the Plan

• Restoration and renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, including structural repairs, modernization of wiring and other building services, exterior restoration, preservation of the garden, the Flentrop organ, and the remaining plaster casts of historic monuments installed in the interior.
• A new museum for Harvard's rarely-exhibited European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass to be located in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall. The remainder of the building will be used by Harvard's Center for European Studies for its programs and offices.
• A new, modern, fully-climate-controlled building attached to the Fogg Art Museum for the Busch-Reisinger Museum's Renaissance and modern collections, and its important Gropius, Bauhaus, Dorner, and Feininger Archives.

The Need for the Plan

Adolphus Busch Hall was designed in the early twentieth century as a museum of plaster casts of medieval and Renaissance monuments, not for original works. Since 1930, the major focus of the Busch-Reisinger has been on collecting major original works of sculpture, drawings, prints, and paintings, particularly early twentieth-century work.

Studies of Adolphus Busch Hall made between 1980 and 1986 indicated that it was no longer a suitable home for most of the Busch collections. Its galleries were inflexible and architecturally inappropriate for most of the works of art exhibited there and its large, open spaces were unsuitable for two-dimensional art work and were costly to heat and maintain. The building lacked climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage, subjecting the collections to unacceptable risk. Most of the gallery space and all of the office, research, and storage space were inaccessible to handicapped persons. Because the building had no library and was rarely used for actual teaching purposes, it was isolated from the activities of the other Harvard art museums and from the students and faculty of the Fine Arts Department.

The costs of operating the outdated and inefficient Busch Hall were major contributors, for the last 16 years, to an average annual deficit at the Busch of over $50,000, diverting funds which could otherwise have been used to support programs of the art museums, including public exhibitions and care of the collections.

Renovations necessary to bring Adolphus Busch Hall up to modern museum standards, these studies showed, would cost more than $10 million. They would also alter or destroy much of the existing interior architecture and the remaining plaster casts housed there.

Benefits of the Plan

• Restoration and preservation of Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, major interior spaces, and important Flentrop organ.
• Continued use of part of Adolphus Busch Hall for works of art not requiring climate control.
• New, flexible, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, which will allow as much as 50% more floor space for public display of the modern collections in suitable architectural surroundings.
• Much greater access to the resources of the Busch-Reisinger for students, scholars, and the general public.
• A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.
• A new Busch-Reisinger Museum located at the center of the teaching, research, and public activities of the Harvard University Art Museums.
• A new home for Harvard's Center for European Studies, which will make effective use of Adolphus Busch Hall's classroom and office facilities.

The image displays a document detailing the renovation and expansion plan for the Harvard University Art Museums' Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art, announced in November 1986.

Major Features of the Plan:

1. Adolphus Busch Hall Restoration and Modernization:

   • Complete renovation and restoration including structural repairs, modernization of wiring, exterior restoration, preservation of the garden, the Flentrop organ, and the remaining plaster casts of historic monuments.

2. New Museum for European Medieval Art:

   • Creation of a new museum space in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall for European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass.

3. New Modern Climate-Controlled Building:

   • Construction of a new building attached to the Fogg Art Museum for the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s Renaissance and modern collections, including works by important artists like Gropius, Bauhaus, Dorner, and Feininger Archives.

The Need for the Plan:

• The existing Adolphus Busch Hall was unsuitable for modern collections due to its lack of climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage. This risked the safety of the collections.
• The building was inaccessible to handicapped persons and lacked essential amenities such as a library and was rarely used for teaching purposes, isolating it from other Harvard art museums and departments.
• The building was also inefficient, leading to significant annual deficits of over $50,000, diverting funds from other necessary programs.

Benefits of the Plan:

1. Restoration and Preservation:

   • Restoration of Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, interior spaces, and the Flentrop organ.

2. Flexible Use:

   • Continued use of parts of Adolphus Busch Hall for artworks not requiring climate control.

3. Increased Space:

   • New, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, providing up to 50% more floor space for public display of modern collections.

4. Accessibility:

   • Enhanced access to Busch-Reisinger resources for students, scholars, and the public.

5. New Facilities:

   • Creation of a new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.
   • A new Busch-Reisinger Museum space integrated into Harvard’s teaching, research, and public activities.
   • A new home for Harvard’s Center for European Studies, optimizing the use of Busch Hall’s facilities.

The overall aim of the plan is to modernize the facilities, improve accessibility, and enhance the preservation and display of the museum’s collections.

The document outlines a major renovation and expansion plan for the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses the collections of Central and Northern European Art. Announced in November 1986, the plan was part of a broader effort to renovate and construct new facilities for Harvard's art museums.

Major Features of the Plan:

1. Restoration of Adolphus Busch Hall:

   • A complete restoration and renovation program for the building, including major structural repairs, modernization of wiring and other building services, exterior restoration, and preservation of the garden, Flentrop organ, and plaster casts of historic monuments.

2. New Museum for Rarely-Exhibited Art:

   • A new museum for Harvard’s European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass to be located in specific halls of Adolphus Busch Hall, with the remainder of the building to be used by the Center for European Studies.

3. New Climate-Controlled Building:

   • Construction of a new, modern, fully-climate-controlled building adjacent to the Fogg Art Museum for the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s Renaissance and modern collections, including the Gropius, Bauhaus, Dorner, and Feininger Archives.

The Need for the Plan:

• Historical Context: Adolphus Busch Hall was designed in the early 20th century as a museum for plaster casts of medieval and Renaissance monuments, not for original works.
• Modern Requirements: Since 1930, the focus shifted to collecting original works of art. Studies from 1980 to 1986 showed the building was no longer suitable for most of the Busch collections due to inadequate space, climate control, and lighting.
• Operational Issues: The building lacked climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage, putting collections at risk and making it inaccessible to handicapped persons. It was also isolated from other Harvard art museums and the Fine Arts Department, leading to an average annual deficit of over $50,000.

Benefits of the Plan:

1. Restoration and Preservation: Restoring and preserving Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, and important interior spaces.
2. Continued Use: Part of Adolphus Busch Hall will continue to be used for works of art not requiring climate control.
3. New Facilities: Construction of new, flexible, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, allowing for more public display space.
4. Accessibility: Greater access to the Busch-Reisinger resources for students, scholars, and the public.
5. Library and Galleries: A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.
6. Center for European Studies: A new home for Harvard’s Center for European Studies, making effective use of Adolphus Busch Hall's classroom and office facilities.

The cost of renovating Adolphus Busch Hall to modern standards was estimated to be over $10 million, which would also necessitate altering or destroying much of the existing interior architecture and plaster casts.

The image is a document detailing a 1986 plan by the Harvard University Art Museums to renovate and expand the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art. Here's a detailed summary:

Overview

In November 1986, Harvard University Art Museums announced a major renovation and expansion plan for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. This museum houses one of the world's finest collections of modern art from German-speaking Europe and is part of a broader program to renovate and construct new facilities for Harvard’s art museums.

Major Features of the Plan

1. Adolphus Busch Hall Restoration:

   • Complete restoration and renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, which has been the home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum since 1920.
   • Major structural repairs, modernization of wiring and other building services, exterior restoration, garden preservation, and conservation of the Flentrop organ and historic plaster casts.

2. New Museum for Medieval Art:

   • Construction of a new museum to house Harvard’s rare European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall.
   • The remainder of the building will be used by Harvard’s Center for European Studies for its programs and offices.

3. New Building for Renaissance and Modern Collections:

   • A new, modern, fully climate-controlled building attached to the Fogg Art Museum to house the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s Renaissance and modern collections, including important archives of Gropius, Bauhaus, Dorner, and Feininger.

The Need for the Plan

• Inadequacies of Adolphus Busch Hall:
  • Designed as a museum of plaster casts of medieval and Renaissance monuments, not for original works.
  • Studies indicated the building was unsuitable for most of the Busch collections, with inflexible and architecturally inappropriate galleries.
  • Lack of climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage posed risks to the collections.
  • Inaccessibility to handicapped persons and limited use for teaching purposes.
  • High operational costs, with an annual deficit of over $50,000 for the past 16 years.
  • Renovation costs were estimated at over $10 million, which would either destroy or alter the existing interior architecture.

Benefits of the Plan

1. Restoration and Preservation:

   • Restoration and preservation of Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, interior spaces, and the Flentrop organ.

2. Continued Use:

   • Continued use of part of Adolphus Busch Hall for works of art not requiring climate control.

3. New Facilities:

   • New, flexible, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, allowing up to 50% more floor space for public display of modern collections.

4. Access and Resources:

   • Greater access to Busch-Reisinger resources for students, scholars, and the general public.

5. Library and Galleries:

   • A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.

6. Integration with Teaching and Research:

   • A new Busch-Reisinger Museum located centrally for teaching, research, and public activities of Harvard University Art Museums.

7. Center for European Studies:

   • A new home for Harvard’s Center for European Studies, making effective use of Adolphus Busch Hall’s classroom and office facilities.

This comprehensive plan aimed to address the inadequacies of the existing facilities, enhance the preservation and accessibility of the collections, and integrate the museum more effectively with teaching and research activities.

The image is a detailed document from Harvard University Art Museums outlining a major plan proposed in November 1986 to renovate and expand the facilities for the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Here are the key points:

Major Features of the Plan:

1. Restoration of Adolphus Busch Hall:

   • Complete restoration and renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, the original home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum since 1920.
   • Major structural repairs, modernization of wiring and building services, exterior restoration, preservation of the garden and Flentrop organ, and conservation of the remaining plaster casts of historic monuments.

2. New Museum for Medieval Art:

   • A new museum for Harvard’s rarely-exhibited European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass.
   • This museum will be located in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall.
   • The remainder of the building will house Harvard’s Center for European Studies for its programs and offices.

3. New Climate-Controlled Building:

   • A modern, fully climate-controlled building attached to the Fogg Art Museum for the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s Renaissance and modern collections, and the important Gropius, Bauhaus, Dommer, and Feininger Archives.

The Need for the Plan:

• Adolphus Busch Hall, designed initially for plaster casts, was no longer suitable for most of the Busch collections.
• The galleries were inflexible and inappropriate for most artworks, with large unsuitably heated spaces and limited accessibility.
• The building lacked climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage, risking the collections and limiting access to the office, research, and storage areas.
• The building was not accessible to handicapped persons and had no library, leading to isolation from other museum activities.

Costs:

• The annual deficit for operating Busch Hall was over $50,000, diverting funds from other museum programs.
• Renovations to meet modern museum standards were estimated to cost more than $10 million, potentially altering or destroying much of the existing interior architecture and remaining plaster casts.

Benefits of the Plan:

1. Restoration and Preservation:

   • Restoration of Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, major interior spaces, and the Flentrop organ.

2. Use of Adolphus Busch Hall:

   • Continued use for artworks not requiring climate control.

3. New Galleries:

   • New, flexible, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, allowing for a 50% increase in public display space.

4. Improved Access:

   • Greater access for students, scholars, and the general public to the resources of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

5. New Facilities:

   • A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.
   • A new, central location for the Busch-Reisinger Museum within the teaching, research, and public activities of Harvard University Art Museums.
   • A new home for Harvard’s Center for European Studies, utilizing Adolphus Busch Hall’s classroom and office facilities effectively.

The document discusses a major renovation and expansion plan announced by the Harvard University Art Museums in November 1986 for the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art. The Busch-Reisinger Museum houses a significant collection of modern art from German-speaking Europe. The plan includes several key features:

1. Restoration of Adolphus Busch Hall:

   • Comprehensive renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, which has been the home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum since 1920.
   • Major structural repairs, modernization of building services, exterior restoration, and preservation of the garden, the Flemish organ, and historic plaster casts.

2. New Museum for Medieval Art:

   • Creation of a new museum for Harvard's collection of European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass.
   • This new museum will be located in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall.
   • The remainder of the building will be used by Harvard's Center for European Studies.

3. New Building for Busch-Reisinger Museum:

   • Construction of a new, modern, fully climate-controlled building attached to the Fogg Art Museum.
   • This new building will house the Busch-Reisinger Museum's Renaissance and modern collections, as well as important archives.

Need for the Plan:

• Adolphus Busch Hall, originally designed for plaster casts of medieval and Renaissance monuments, is not suitable for original works of art.
• The building lacks climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage, posing risks to the collections.
• Most gallery and office spaces are inaccessible to handicapped persons, and the building is isolated from other Harvard art museums and teaching activities.
• Operating costs are high, with an average annual deficit of over $50,000.

Benefits of the Plan:

• Restoration and preservation of Adolphus Busch Hall.
• Continued use of part of Adolphus Busch Hall for works of art not requiring climate control.
• New, flexible, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, increasing public display space by up to 50%.
• Greater access to the resources of the Busch-Reisinger for students, scholars, and the general public.
• A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.
• A new Busch-Reisinger Museum located centrally for teaching, research, and public activities.
• A new home for Harvard's Center for European Studies, making effective use of Adolphus Busch Hall's classroom and office facilities.

The image you've provided appears to be a scanned document containing text that outlines a plan for the renovation and expansion of the facilities for the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The text discusses major features of the plan, which include a complete restoration and renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, the creation of a new museum for Harvard's European medieval art, and a new, modern, climate-controlled building.

Additionally, the text explains the need for this plan, highlighting inadequacies in the original design of Adolphus Busch Hall for the museum's evolving collection and purpose. It also spells out the studies that led to this conclusion and mentions that the hall was no longer suitable for the collection it housed.

The latter part of the document discusses the benefits of the plan, such as preservation and continued use of Adolphus Busch Hall, new flexible galleries, improved access to resources, and the establishment of new facilities for the Fine Arts Library, the Fogg Art Museum, and Harvard's Center for European Studies.

The contents of the document reflect a strategic approach to upgrading and adapting the university’s art facilities to contemporary needs, while preserving historical elements and improving access and usability for students, scholars, and the general public.

The image contains a detailed text document describing a renovation and expansion plan announced by the Harvard University Art Museums in November 1986 for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, part of Harvard's art museums.

Summary of the text:

• Announcement: Harvard University Art Museums planned a major renewal and expansion of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which features one of the world's finest collections of modern German-speaking European art.

• Major Features of the Plan:

  1. Complete restoration and renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, including structural repairs, modernization, exterior restoration, garden preservation, and preservation of historic plaster casts.
  2. Building a new museum for rare European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass to be located in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall, with the rest of the building used by Harvard’s Center for European Studies.
  3. Adding a modern, fully climate-controlled building attached to the Fogg Art Museum for the Renaissance and modern collections, and important archives.

• Need for the Plan:

  • Adolphus Busch Hall, designed in the early 20th century for plaster casts, was unsuitable for the major original works of art that had become the museum’s focus since 1930.
  • Studies showed the hall was not suitable for the artwork; it had inflexible galleries, poor heating, and maintenance issues.
  • The building lacked climate control, proper lighting, adequate storage, and accessible spaces for handicapped persons.
  • It lacked a library, was rarely used for teaching, and was isolated from other Harvard art museums and Fine Arts faculty and students.
  • The outdated Busch Hall caused an average annual deficit of over $50,000 over 16 years, diverting funds from art museum programs.

• Benefits of the Plan:

  • Restoration and preservation of the hall, garden, interior spaces, and the Flentrop organ.
  • Continued use of part of the hall for art not needing climate control.
  • New climate-controlled galleries increasing floor space by up to 50% for public display.
  • Greater access for students, scholars, and the public.
  • New reading room for Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.
  • A new Busch-Reisinger Museum located centrally for teaching, research, and public activities.
  • A new home for Harvard’s Center for European Studies, making use of classroom and office facilities in Adolphus Busch Hall.

The document is formatted with section headings and bullet points emphasizing plans, needs, and benefits related to the renovation.

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The image is a scanned page from a document detailing a major renovation and expansion plan for the Harvard University Art Museums, specifically focusing on the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Central and Northern European Art. The text is divided into several sections, each outlining key aspects of the plan, the need for it, and the anticipated benefits.

Key Sections and Content:

1. Introduction:

   • In November 1986, Harvard University Art Museums announced a plan to renew and expand the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which houses one of the world's finest collections of modern art from German-speaking Europe.
   • This plan is part of an ongoing program of renovation and new construction for Harvard's art museums.

2. Major Features of the Plan:

   • Restoration of Adolphus Busch Hall:
     • A complete restoration and renovation program is planned for Adolphus Busch Hall, the home of the Busch-Reisinger Museum since 1920.
     • The renovation includes major structural repairs, modernization of wiring and building services, exterior restoration, and preservation of the garden, the Flentrop organ, and historic plaster casts of monuments in the interior.
   • New Museum for European Medieval Art:
     • A new museum will be built for Harvard’s rarely exhibited European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass.
     • This new space will be located in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall.
     • The remainder of the building will be used by Harvard’s Center for European Studies for its programs and offices.
   • New Climate-Controlled Building:
     • A new, modern, fully climate-controlled building will be attached to the Fogg Art Museum.
     • This new building is intended for the Busch-Reisinger Museum’s Renaissance and modern collections and will house important archives, including the Gropius, Bauhaus, Dorrer, and Feininger Archives.

3. The Need for the Plan:

   • Adolphus Busch Hall was designed in the early 20th century as a museum of plaster casts of medieval and Renaissance monuments, not for original works.
   • Since the 1930s, the Busch-Reisinger has focused on collecting major original works of sculpture, drawings, prints, and paintings, particularly early 20th-century work.
   • Studies from 1980 and 1986 revealed that Busch Hall was no longer suitable for most of the Busch collections. Its galleries were inflexible and architecturally inappropriate for two-dimensional art, and its large, open spaces were unsuitable and costly to heat and maintain.
   • The building lacked climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage space, making it unacceptable for the collection. Most of the gallery space and all of the offices, research, and storage space were inaccessible to handicapped persons.
   • The building was rarely used for actual teaching purposes and was isolated from the activities of other Harvard art museums and the Fine Arts Department.
   • Operating costs for Busch Hall were high, with an average annual deficit of over $50,000 over 16 years. Renovations to bring the building up to modern museum standards were estimated to cost more than $10 million and would alter or destroy much of the existing interior architecture and plaster casts.

4. Benefits of the Plan:

   • Restoration and Preservation: Full restoration and preservation of Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, major interior spaces, and the important Flentrop organ.
   • Continued Use of Busch Hall: Part of Adolphus Busch Hall will continue to be used for works of art that do not require climate control.
   • New Climate-Controlled Galleries: New, flexible, climate-controlled galleries will be created for the Busch collections, providing up to 50% more floor space for public display of modern collections in suitable architectural surroundings.
   • Increased Access: Much greater access to the resources of the Busch-Reisinger will be provided for students, scholars, and the general public.
   • New Reading Room and Galleries: A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum will be created.
   • New Busch-Reisinger Museum: A new Busch-Reisinger Museum will be located at the center of teaching, research, and public activities of the Harvard University Art Museums.
   • Home for European Studies: Adolphus Busch Hall will become a new home for Harvard’s Center for European Studies, making effective use of its classroom and office facilities.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page is clean and well-organized, with clear headings and bullet points.
• The text is typed in a standard serif font, likely for readability and formality.
• The layout is structured to guide the reader through the plan’s features, the need for the renovation, and the expected benefits.
• There are no images, charts, or graphs present; the content is purely textual.

Overall Impression:

The document provides a comprehensive overview of a strategic plan to modernize and expand the Busch-Reisinger Museum, addressing both functional and aesthetic concerns. It highlights the necessity of the renovation due to the outdated condition of Adolphus Busch Hall and outlines the benefits that will arise from the proposed changes, including improved facilities, enhanced accessibility, and better integration with Harvard’s broader art and academic programs.

The image is a page from a document that appears to be an informational or promotional brochure about a major renovation and expansion plan for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which is part of Harvard University's art museums. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column detailing the major features of the plan and the right column discussing the benefits of the plan.

Left Column: Major Features of the Plan

1. Restoration and Renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall: The plan includes a complete restoration and renovation of Adolphus Busch Hall, which has housed the Busch-Reisinger Museum since 1920. This includes major structural repairs, modernization of wiring and other building services, exterior restoration, and preservation of the garden, the Flentrop organ, and historic monuments.

2. New Museum for European Medieval Art: A new museum dedicated to Harvard's collection of European medieval stone sculpture, architectural fragments, and stained glass. This museum will be located in Romanesque Hall, Gothic Hall, and the Transept of Adolphus Busch Hall. The remaining parts of the building will be used by Harvard's Center for European Studies for its programs and offices.

3. New Building for Renaissance and Modern Collections: A new, modern, fully climate-controlled building will be attached to the Fogg Art Museum for the Busch-Reisinger Museum's Renaissance and modern collections, including important works by Gropius, Bauhaus, and Feininger.

Right Column: Benefits of the Plan

1. Restoration and Preservation: Restoration and preservation of Adolphus Busch Hall, including its exterior, garden, major interior spaces, and the Flentrop organ.

2. Continued Use of Adolphus Busch Hall: Continued use of part of Adolphus Busch Hall for works of art that do not require climate control.

3. New Galleries for the Busch Collections: New, flexible, climate-controlled galleries for the Busch collections, which will allow as much as 50% more floor space for public display of the modern collections in suitable architectural surroundings.

4. Greater Access to Resources: Much greater access to the resources of the Busch-Reisinger for students, scholars, and the general public.

5. New Reading Room and Galleries: A new reading room for the Fine Arts Library and new galleries for the Fogg Art Museum.

6. New Busch-Reisinger Museum: A new Busch-Reisinger Museum located at the center of the teaching, research, and public activities of the Harvard University Art Museums.

7. New Home for Harvard's Center for European Studies: A new home for Harvard's Center for European Studies, which will make effective use of Adolphus Busch Hall's classrooms and office facilities.

The document also mentions the need for the plan, highlighting that Adolphus Busch Hall was designed in the early twentieth century and is no longer suitable for most of the Busch collections. The building lacks climate control, proper lighting, and adequate storage, making it a risk for the collections and inaccessible to handicapped persons. The costs of operating the outdated building were major contributors to the museum's annual deficit. Renovations are necessary to bring the building up to modern museum standards, which would cost over $10 million. The plan aims to address these issues and provide a more suitable environment for the collections and the public.