Combining the new with the old will restore the old city hall to new quarters for the museum of the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society.

Pleasanton Jaycees and Rotarians will work together in tearing down the partitions installed in the building to accommodate the needs of city hall. As it grew and eventually outgrew the space, the city offices moved into new quarters on Bernal Avenue and only the police department used the building for its offices.

In 1914 the Pleasanton's Women's Improvement Club provided the land for building a town hall. In exchange, the city agreed to allow the club to use three rooms in the building for the next 49 years.

Museum curator Ann Doss is very excited about moving the museum from the fairgrounds to the ivy covered building on Main Street. "It's great to combine a historical building with a museum," stated Ann.

In tearing down the partitions, the crew discovered a hidden fireplace and a starlight ceiling.

When the 3,700 square foot building is finally completed, it will house a small exhibit area, an archives and reading room, a main exhibit hall, exhibit storage space and the museum offices.

Local architect Charles Huff has already volunteered his services, however other donations of materials and labor are still being sought.

In trying to raise funds for the restoration, the Historical Society will host a "Charleston, Flappers and Razzmatazz" dance/auction event on May 12 at Hacienda Business Park beginning at 8:00 pm.

Any donations, labor, materials or monetary, may be directed to Ann Doss, Historical Society, P.O. Box 573, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Questions can be answered by calling 462-2766.

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