The museum was established under the direction of local historian Peter Mercer who would later become Curator of History at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Peter was an avid collector of authentic pieces from across the North-West region. His private museum formed the basis of the collections of the Burnie Regional Museum. The museum's Federation Street was designed by Peter and is based upon the very successful Kirkgate Victorian Street in York, England."--T.p. verso.
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