Rebuilt Lytton Chinese History Museum officially reopens nearly four years after fire [Video]

Fandrich said she wasn’t sure if she would rebuild the museum as it was underinsured like many other building in the community. But she said she changed her mind after people donated nearly $150,000 as well as a number of artifacts to help her get started.

“People would call me and say they have family artifacts that they thought should be at the museum,” Fandrich said. “These are artifacts from other communities and museums but in the story they tell, they’re the same as what we had before.”

Construction on the museum began in April last year, and the new building was completed about five months later in September. Another couple months were then spent curating the different exhibits in preparation for an open house last December.

“It was important for the museum to get us started but also its important for the community,” Fandrich said. “The museum is the …