I’m not a lawyer (thank goodness!), but you have to know what they plan to do and when. If they don’t “happen to see” your associated paperwork and intend to scrap it, the only notice may be via some “public” announcement in an obscure local periodical, as is customary for foreclosure sales. If no one sees it, it didn’t happen.
I would hope locals formerly associated with the museum will see something like that, but you just never know. Paul Allen left a lot of stuff for the executors of the estate to deal with, and the going businesses (mostly real estate, sports teams, etc.) are no doubt the highest priorities, as they could continue generating revenue to keep some, if not all, lower priorities going. The medical institutes (plural) are probably the next highest priorities after the businesses, to ensure continuity of operations, and because they were very important to his survival, as long as it lasted. The arts efforts haven’t seen anything from him since 2014, and they’re very nervous. The LCM+L may survive into perpetuity if it gets spun out into its own LLC, as happened with the Museum of Pop Culture (née Experience Music Project, etc.) a number of years ago. I would guess that the LCM+L had a place deep in his heart based on strong memories of his geekiness going back to his boyhood. However, if he hadn’t already protected it, it’s up to the executors of the estate as to what will ultimately happen. At least the building hasn’t been sold off and the utilities and security are apparently being maintained, along with the existence of the website. Releasing the staff was likely the fastest way to reduce cash outflow the most until its potential future could be analyzed. There are a ton of qualified people who could at least get it reopened and operating again, if not former employees with the most expertise on its history and inner workings. Consultants on an as-needed basis, and volunteers could fill in the holes, if needed, over time. One thing that’s required long-term is transitioning to a younger generation of enthusiasts, as those of us with the required expertise are not getting any younger, faster with every passing day. We will also suffer Paul’s untimely fate sooner than anyone would like, even if it’s years into the future, but it’s gonna happen eventually. Just my buck-two-eightie’s worth (two cents, adjusted for inflation since bootup!). On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 1:38 PM Daniel Seagraves via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > On May 24, 2021, at 3:31 PM, Chris Zach via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > Well if it winds up in the dumpster then that's yet another lesson to > not trust "Museums". It's actually funny than MC was taken from the storage > shed and turned up at another "Museum”. > > I would expect them to sell it to some wealthy investor who wants to put > it in a basement for eventual resale as “The first AI computer” or > something like that in a decade or two. > > In any event, us mortals would never see it again. > >