Metal Museum, city sign lease for Rust Hall
The National Ornamental Metal Museum will become the new tenant of the longtime home of Memphis College of Art in Overton Park. As part of a deal with the city of Memphis, the museum will raise $35 million in private donations to renovate Rust Hall. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Terms of the 100-year lease include a $35 million renovation of the Overton Park landmark with money from private donors.
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