The exhibit commemorating the one-year anniversary of the loss of life at the Henry Pratt Company in 2019 is being extended until March 14, according to the Aurora Historical Society.
“There has been considerable interest in the exhibit,” said executive director John Jaros. “We hope to make sure everyone who wants to pay their respects at the crosses and view the memorabilia and the thank-you posters sent to the Police and Fire Departments will have a chance to do so.” The display originally was set to close February 29.
Within the exhibit the city government of Aurora has provided note cards and envelopes which the public may use to share their thoughts with the families and the first responders. Cards will be collected when the exhibit closes and distributed to those named.
The exhibit is at the Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
—Aurora Historical Society