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Ozarks at Large Stories

Museum Moves Forward With Expansion

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Published April 13, 2016 at 1:53 PM CDT

A recent groundbreaking ceremony marked the latest step in the Rogers Historical Museum's expansion project. A large part of the project includes restoring the former office of The Morning News to the building's original style. The building was constructed in 1947 and housed the Newt Hailey Ford Dealership.

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